"Teen Behind Louvre Mystery Photo Unveiled"

Teen Behind Louvre Mystery Photo Exposed: Meet Pedro Elias Garzon Delvaux A 15-year-old French teenager, Pedro Elias Garzon Delvaux, has been identified as the "Fedora Man" in a widely circulated photo taken during the recent Louvre heist in Paris. The Associated Press photo, which drew millions of views, showed Delvaux walking past police officers blocking an entrance to the Louvre on October 19, 2025, the day of the daring daylight raid on French crown jewels. According to NPR Politics, Delvaux initially chose to remain anonymous, prolonging the mystery and captivating the world's attention. However, his decision to stay silent has now been lifted, offering a glimpse into the life of the teenager who inadvertently became an international curiosity. Delvaux, a self-proclaimed fan of detective fiction, including Sherlock Holmes and Hercule Poirot, lives with his parents and grandfather in Rambouillet, 30 kilometers (19 miles) from Paris. Delvaux's decision to play along with the mystery was not an impulsive one. According to an interview with NPR News, he initially thought it would be fun to see how long it would take for people to figure out who he was. "I'm a fan of detective fiction, and I thought it would be a fun game to see how long it would take for people to realize it was me," Delvaux said. "I didn't want to rush online and unmask myself." As the mystery photo gained international attention, Delvaux's family and friends were left wondering who the "Fedora Man" was. "We were all talking about it, trying to figure out who it was," said Delvaux's grandfather, who wished to remain anonymous. "We were all very curious." The Louvre heist, which occurred on October 19, 2025, was a brazen daylight raid on the French crown jewels. Thieves made off with several valuable items, including a diamond necklace and a gold snuff box. The heist was widely condemned, and an investigation is ongoing. Delvaux's identity was eventually revealed after an Associated Press photo of him was matched with a social media post. The teenager's decision to come forward has sparked a mix of reactions, with some praising his sense of humor and others criticizing his initial decision to remain anonymous. As for Delvaux, he seems to be taking the attention in stride. "I'm just glad that the mystery is over, and I can go back to being a normal teenager," he said. "I'm just happy to have been a part of something so interesting and unique." The investigation into the Louvre heist is ongoing, and authorities are still searching for those responsible. Delvaux's identity is unlikely to have any impact on the investigation, but it has certainly added a new layer of intrigue to the story. In the end, Delvaux's decision to play along with the mystery has given the world a glimpse into the life of a teenager who inadvertently became an international curiosity. As the investigation into the Louvre heist continues, one thing is certain: the "Fedora Man" will never be forgotten.