Kim Kardashian Robbery Update: Everything We Know About People Who Allegedly Tied Up Reality Star & Stole $10M in Jewelry [VIDEO]
The world was stunned when Kim Kardashian was robbed at gunpoint and had $10M in jewelry taken from her in Paris back in October of 2016, but now, some closure may be coming to the case, as French Police have arrested more than a dozen suspects in the past week for potential connections to the robbery.
Some of the suspects have since been released, including Kardashian's limo driver from the night of the Oct. 3 attack, but many more remain in custody as officials try to learn if they can file charges against some of the alleged suspects for the attack on the reality star.
Here's everything we know about the suspects thus far:
The Limo Driver Connection:
One of the suspects still in custody is Kardashian's limo driver, Michael Madar's, younger brother, Gary, 27. NBC reports that he is suspected of "being in contact with the hang who carried out the burglary in Kim Kardashian West's private apartment in Hotel Pourtales."
Prior Crimes:
A large portion of the suspects are known for prior robberies and other crimes, Six of those arrested are believed to have been physically involved in the robbery, with five entering the building and one staying in a getaway car outside.
On-Scene DNA:
Police did recover the DNA of suspect Aomar Ait Khedache, a 60-year-old Algerian-born French citizen, at the scene of the robbery. According to Yahoo News, he and another suspect, identified as Marceau B, traveled to Antwerp, Belgium a few days after the robbery, allegedly to try and hide or sell off the jewels they stole from Kardashian, though none of the missing jewelry has yet been traced or turned up.
The Robbers Were Much Older Than Expected:
Of the people who have been arrested, the ones who entered the hotel that night are all allegedly between the ages of 54 and 72, and the driver of the car, is reportedly the son of one of the en who entered the hotel.
Kardashian May Need To Speak With A French Judge:
A judge investigating the robbery is reportedly considering traveling to the U.S. to speak with Kardashian as the interrogation of the suspects continues.