🔗 Share this article Four Detentions Executed in Connection to Paris Louvre Museum Jewellery Heist Another four persons have been detained in the context of the continuing probe into the recent heist of precious jewelry at the Paris Louvre, per reports from the Paris prosecutor's office. Particulars of the Newest Apprehensions Two men, aged 38 and 39, and two female individuals, 31 and 40 years of age, faced apprehension earlier this week. Each hails from the Paris region. Included in this group is believed to be the last participant of a group of four that reportedly executed the daytime theft, as reported by media sources in France. The additional three accused perpetrators have already been arrested and charged, officials say. Investigators currently possess a maximum of four days to interrogate the suspects. Zero evidence has yet been uncovered of the stolen jewels - appraised at 88 million euros (76 million pounds; 102 million dollars) - which were taken on 19 October. Earlier Indictments and Denials Four people have already been charged in relation to the robbery - three men and a woman, who also live in the greater Paris. A 38-year-old woman was indicted in recent weeks with involvement in organized robbery and conspiracy to commit crimes intended to carry out unlawful acts. In a distinct case, a 37-year-old male, was accused of theft and criminal conspiracy. The pair of accused, who remain unnamed in public records, have rejected all accusations. The Way the Theft Was Executed The robbery occurred when the quartet of male perpetrators used a stolen vehicle-mounted mechanical lift to gain access to the Galerie d'Apollon (Gallery of Apollo) through a terrace adjacent to the Seine. The thieves utilized a circular saw to crack open display cases which held the precious items. The perpetrators stayed inside for four minutes and made their escape on a pair of scooters positioned externally at 09:38, before changing to vehicles. One of the stolen items - an imperial crown - was fallen in the flight but eight more objects of precious ornaments - including an emerald-and-diamond necklace that Napoleon I gave his second spouse, Marie-Louise of Austria - were stolen. Safeguarding Failures and Consequences It has been stated that the heist was carried out by minor lawbreakers instead of organised crime professionals. Shortly after the theft, it was disclosed by the museum's director that the sole surveillance camera monitoring the Galerie d'Apollon was directed away from the balcony the thieves climbed over to break in. Louvre leadership has since admitted that the institution had fallen short in its responsibilities, but denied that security had been overlooked - saying that from the beginning of her tenure in the year 2021 she had been consistently alerting of the need for more investment. Improved Protective Steps In the wake of the robbery, safeguarding procedures have been tightened around the nation's cultural landmarks. The museum has moved a selection of its most valuable gems to the Bank of France after the theft.