🔗 Share this article A Fresh Set of Apprehensions Carried Out in Relation to Louvre Jewelry Theft A further quartet of persons are now under arrest as part of the active inquiry into the previous robbery of valuable jewelry at the Louvre Museum, according to the Parisian legal officials. Particulars of the Latest Detentions Two men, in their late thirties, and two female individuals, in their early thirties and forties, were taken into custody this Tuesday. They all reside in the Paris region. One of those detained is believed to be the last participant of a quartet of thieves that reportedly executed the daytime theft, per media sources in France. The remaining trio alleged robbers are already in custody and charged, officials say. Police now have a maximum of four days to question them. No trace has so far been found of the taken jewelry - worth an estimated 88 million euros (76 million pounds; 102 million dollars) - which disappeared on the nineteenth of October. Earlier Accusations and Disavowals Four individuals have already been charged in relation to the robbery - three male and one female suspects, who similarly reside within the Paris region. One female, aged 38 was charged earlier this month with complicity in organised theft and illegal conspiracy intended to carry out unlawful acts. In a distinct case, one male suspect, 37 years old, was charged with theft and criminal conspiracy. Both of these individuals, who remain unnamed in public records, have denied any involvement. How the Heist Was Carried Out The robbery occurred when the quartet of male perpetrators used a stolen vehicle-mounted mechanical lift to breach the Apollo Gallery via a balcony close to the River Seine. The men used a disc cutter to force open showcases which held the precious items. The perpetrators stayed inside for a mere four minutes and fled the scene on two scooters positioned externally at 09:38, before switching to cars. A single pilfered object - an imperial crown - was lost during the getaway but eight other items of jewellery - featuring an emerald and diamond necklace that Emperor Napoleon presented to his second spouse, the Empress Marie-Louise - were stolen. Safeguarding Failures and Aftermath Authorities have indicated that the theft was performed by petty criminals rather than organised crime professionals. Shortly after the theft, it was disclosed by the museum's director that the only camera observing the Galerie d'Apollon was pointing away from the balcony the thieves climbed over to commit the burglary. The president of the Louvre has later confessed that the institution had fallen short in its obligations, but rejected claims that security was neglected - stating that from the moment of her appointment in the year 2021 she had been consistently alerting of the need for more investment. Improved Security Measures Since the incident, safeguarding procedures have been tightened around French heritage sites. The museum has moved a selection of its most valuable gems to the French central bank following the heist.