🔗 Share this article Another Four Arrests Executed in Link to Paris Louvre Museum Precious Gems Theft Four additional suspects were taken into custody in the context of the active inquiry into the recent theft of precious gems at the Louvre Museum, per reports from the Paris prosecutor's office. Particulars of the Newest Apprehensions A pair of males, 38 and 39 years old, and two female individuals, in their early thirties and forties, faced apprehension earlier this week. Each hails from the greater Paris area. Among them is considered as the final member of a four-man gang that allegedly carried out the daytime theft, per French media. The remaining trio suspected thieves are already in custody and charged, according to officials. Law enforcement has been granted as much as 96 hours to interrogate the suspects. Not a single clue has so far been found of the stolen jewels - valued at 88 million euros (76 million pounds; 102 million dollars) - which were taken on 19 October. Earlier Charges and Disavowals A group of four have already been charged over the heist - three male and one female suspects, who are likewise residents of the Paris region. A 38-year-old woman was charged earlier this month with aiding organized theft and illegal conspiracy intended to carry out unlawful acts. Additionally, a 37-year-old male, was accused of stealing and conspiratorial activities. Both of these individuals, who have not been named publicly, have disavowed any participation. The Method of the Robbery Was Carried Out The heist happened when the team of four individuals used a stolen vehicle-mounted mechanical lift to gain access to the Galerie d'Apollon via a balcony near the Seine River. The men used a circular saw to break into display cases housing the jewellery. The thieves were inside for a mere four minutes and made their escape on two scooters stationed outside at 9:38 AM, before switching to cars. One of the stolen items - an imperial crown - was fallen in the flight but eight additional pieces of precious ornaments - featuring an emerald and diamond necklace that Napoleon I gave his second spouse, the Empress Marie-Louise - were taken. Protective Deficiencies and Fallout Authorities have indicated that the robbery was executed by small-time offenders rather than organised crime professionals. In the immediate aftermath of the heist, it was disclosed by the museum's director that the sole surveillance camera monitoring the Galerie d'Apollon was facing opposite the balcony scaled by the robbers to break in. The museum's president has later confessed that the institution had fallen short in its obligations, but rejected claims that security was neglected - emphasizing that from the moment of her appointment in the year 2021 she had been consistently alerting of the requirement for additional resources. Enhanced Safeguarding Protocols Since the incident, safeguarding procedures have been tightened around French heritage sites. The museum has moved some of its most precious jewels to the French central bank after the theft.