🔗 Share this article Four Apprehensions Executed in Relation to Paris Louvre Museum Jewelry Theft Another four suspects were taken into custody within the framework of the active inquiry into the recent heist of priceless gems at the Louvre Museum, as stated by the Paris prosecutor's office. Details of the Latest Detentions A pair of males, 38 and 39 years old, and two women, in their early thirties and forties, were taken into custody this Tuesday. All are from the Île-de-France region. Among them is thought to be the final member of a four-man gang that is said to have performed the broad-daylight robbery, according to media sources in France. The other three accused perpetrators were previously detained and formally accused, authorities state. Police now have up to 96 hours to interrogate the suspects. Zero evidence has to date been discovered of the pilfered gems - worth an estimated 88 million euros (76 million pounds; 102 million dollars) - which were taken on 19 October. Earlier Indictments and Denials A group of four have already been indicted over the heist - three men and a woman, who also live in the Parisian area. A woman in her late thirties was indicted in recent weeks with complicity in organised theft and illegal conspiracy aimed at perpetrating an offense. In a distinct case, a 37-year-old male, was accused of robbery and illegal conspiracy. These two suspects, who have not been named publicly, have rejected all accusations. The Way the Theft Took Place The heist happened when the quartet of male perpetrators used a stolen vehicle-mounted mechanical lift to enter the Apollo Gallery through a terrace close to the River Seine. The perpetrators employed a circular saw to force open exhibition cases housing the jewellery. The thieves were inside for four minutes and fled the scene on two motor scooters positioned externally at 09:38 in the morning, before transferring to automobiles. A single pilfered object - a crown - was fallen in the flight but eight more objects of jewelry - including an emerald-and-diamond necklace that was gifted by Napoleon I his empress, Empress Marie-Louise - were stolen. Safeguarding Failures and Fallout It has been stated that the theft was performed by petty criminals as opposed to sophisticated criminal organizations. Shortly after the theft, it was announced by the Louvre leadership that the sole surveillance camera monitoring the Galerie d'Apollon was directed away from the balcony scaled by the robbers to commit the burglary. Louvre leadership has since admitted that the museum had failed in its obligations, but rejected claims that security was neglected - stating that from the moment of her appointment in two thousand twenty-one she had been warning constantly of the need for more investment. Strengthened Protective Steps Following the event, security measures have been strengthened for France's cultural institutions. The museum has moved a selection of its most valuable gems to the French central bank following the heist.