Alleged Louvre Heist Suspects Exposed as Celebrities in Viral Mugshot Mix-Up

In October 2019, news broke that four individuals had pulled off a daring seven-minute heist at the Louvre's Galerie d'Apollon, stealing $100 million worth of jewelry. While the stolen items have yet to be recovered, French authorities have since arrested several suspects in connection with the crime.

In the aftermath of the high-profile robbery, social media users began circulating alleged mugshots of the suspects. However, these photos were not of the real thieves, but rather of actor Chace Crawford and dancer Stefan Dolbashian, who had unrelated past arrests.

The photo of Crawford circulating online was from his 2010 arrest, while Dolbashian's mugshot was from a 2010 burglary charge that was later dropped. Both men found themselves inundated with messages from friends and acquaintances, asking if they were involved in the Louvre heist.

Dolbashian took the mix-up in stride, joking on Instagram that he and Crawford had decided to "leave it all behind to team up with Hollywood star Chase Crawford and commit international thievery across the whole world." He emphasized that the situation was "hilarious" and that he appreciated the support from his followers.

As the investigation into the Louvre robbery continues, the viral spread of these false mugshots has served as a reminder of the power of social media to spread misinformation, even in the aftermath of a high-profile crime.