🔗 Share this article A Fresh Set of Apprehensions Carried Out in Link to Louvre Jewelry Theft Four additional suspects are now under arrest in the context of the ongoing investigation into the previous robbery of valuable jewellery at the Paris Louvre, per reports from the French judicial authorities. Details of the Newest Apprehensions Two male suspects, 38 and 39 years old, and a duo of females, aged 31 and 40, were arrested on Tuesday. They all reside in the Île-de-France region. Included in this group is thought to be the remaining individual of a four-man gang that is said to have performed the daytime theft, according to French media. The additional three alleged robbers have already been arrested and formally accused, authorities state. Investigators currently possess a maximum of four days to interrogate the suspects. Zero evidence has so far been found of the stolen jewels - appraised at €88m (£76m; $102m) - which were stolen on October 19th. Previous Charges and Rejections A group of four have previously faced charges over the heist - three male and one female suspects, who also live in the Paris region. A 38-year-old woman was formally accused earlier in the month with complicity in organised theft and illegal conspiracy with a view to committing a crime. Separately, a man, aged 37, was accused of robbery and illegal conspiracy. Both of these individuals, who remain unnamed in public records, have denied any involvement. The Way the Theft Took Place The heist happened when the quartet of male perpetrators employed a hijacked vehicle with a mounted lift to enter the Apollo Gallery via a balcony close to the River Seine. The perpetrators employed a cutting disc to crack open exhibition cases which held the precious items. The robbers remained within for just 240 seconds and executed their getaway on a pair of scooters stationed outside at 09:38, before switching to cars. One taken artifact - a royal crown - was dropped during the escape but eight additional pieces of precious ornaments - including an emerald-and-diamond necklace that was gifted by Napoleon I his empress, the Empress Marie-Louise - were stolen. Safeguarding Deficiencies and Fallout Officials have revealed that the theft was performed by petty criminals rather than experienced crime syndicates. Soon following the robbery, it was disclosed by the museum's director that the sole surveillance camera watching the Apollo Gallery was pointing away from the balcony the thieves climbed over to gain entry. The president of the Louvre has since admitted that the museum had failed in its obligations, but rejected claims that security was neglected - saying that from the time she took office in two thousand twenty-one she had been consistently alerting of the need for more investment. Strengthened Safeguarding Protocols In the wake of the robbery, security measures have been enhanced at the nation's cultural landmarks. Officials have relocated a selection of its most valuable gems to the French central bank after the theft.