A suspected member of a gang of jewel thieves known as the Pink Panthers has been arrested in southern France, reports the BBC.
The man has not been named but is said to be in his 40s, of Montenegrin origin. He apparently escaped earlier this year from a Swiss prison.
French police said he was arrested at his home in Montpellier, as he tried to escape through a window.
His arrest follows a string of major thefts in Cannes, in southern France, but it is not clear if there is a link.
The Pink Panthers are an international band of jewel thieves, many of whom hail from the Balkans, who are known for their daring robberies and burglaries.
They are thought to have stolen over 250m euros (£215m) of precious stones over 10 years.
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