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Another four individuals have been detained as part of the ongoing investigation into the recent theft of priceless jewelry at the famous Paris museum, as stated by the Paris prosecutor's office.

Specifics of the Most Recent Arrests

Two male suspects, 38 and 39 years old, and two female individuals, in their early thirties and forties, faced apprehension earlier this week. Each hails from the Île-de-France region.

Included in this group is considered as the final member of a quartet of thieves that allegedly carried out the daytime theft, according to local news outlets. The remaining trio alleged robbers are already in custody and indicted, officials say.

Law enforcement has been granted up to 96 hours to question them. Not a single clue has yet been uncovered of the taken jewelry - appraised at eighty-eight million euros - which were stolen on October 19th.

Earlier Accusations and Rejections

A group of four have already been charged over the heist - three men and a woman, who are likewise residents of the Paris region.

A woman in her late thirties was formally accused earlier in the month with aiding organized theft and conspiracy to commit crimes aimed at perpetrating an offense.

Additionally, one male suspect, 37 years old, was charged with theft and criminal conspiracy.

These two suspects, who have not been named publicly, have disavowed any participation.

The Way the Theft Was Executed

The robbery occurred when the team of four individuals employed a hijacked vehicle with a mounted lift to gain access to the Galerie d'Apollon through a terrace close to the River Seine.

The men used a circular saw to break into exhibition cases which held the precious items.

The perpetrators stayed inside for a mere four minutes and made their escape on two scooters waiting outside at 09:38, before switching to cars.

One taken artifact - an imperial crown - was lost during the getaway but eight other items of jewellery - including an emerald-and-diamond necklace that was gifted by Napoleon I his second spouse, the Empress Marie-Louise - were appropriated.

Security Shortcomings and Consequences

Officials have revealed that the theft was performed by minor lawbreakers instead of experienced crime syndicates.

Shortly after the theft, it was revealed by the Louvre's director that the single monitoring device observing the Galerie d'Apollon was facing opposite the balcony scaled by the robbers to break in.

The museum's president has since admitted that the museum had failed in its obligations, but rejected claims that security was neglected - saying that from the beginning of her tenure in 2021 she had been warning constantly of the requirement for additional resources.

Strengthened Protective Steps

In the wake of the robbery, security measures have been tightened around France's cultural institutions.

The Louvre has transferred some of its most precious jewels to the French central bank following the heist.