🔗 Share this article Another Four Arrests Executed in Relation to Louvre Jewelry Heist Four additional persons are now under arrest in the context of the continuing probe into the last month's heist of priceless jewelry at the Louvre Museum, according to the French judicial authorities. Specifics of the Latest Arrests Two men, in their late thirties, and a duo of females, in their early thirties and forties, faced apprehension earlier this week. All are from the Île-de-France region. Included in this group is thought to be the final member of a group of four that allegedly carried out the daytime theft, according to local news outlets. The additional three accused perpetrators have already been arrested and charged, authorities state. Police now have up to 96 hours to interrogate the suspects. No trace has so far been found of the stolen jewels - appraised at 88 million euros (76 million pounds; 102 million dollars) - which were stolen on October 19th. Previous Charges and Disavowals A group of four have previously faced charges over the heist - three men and a woman, who also live in the Parisian area. A 38-year-old woman was indicted in recent weeks with involvement in organized robbery and illegal conspiracy aimed at perpetrating an offense. Separately, a 37-year-old male, was indicted for theft and criminal conspiracy. Both of these individuals, who have not been named publicly, have rejected all accusations. The Way the Theft Was Executed The robbery occurred when the group of four men used a stolen vehicle-mounted mechanical lift to gain access to the Galerie d'Apollon (Gallery of Apollo) by means of a balcony close to the River Seine. The thieves utilized a cutting disc to force open showcases housing the jewellery. The thieves were inside for four minutes and fled the scene on a pair of scooters stationed outside at 9:38 AM, before switching to cars. One of the stolen items - a crown - was lost during the getaway but eight other items of jewelry - such as a necklace with emeralds and diamonds that Emperor Napoleon presented to his second wife, Marie-Louise of Austria - were appropriated. Safeguarding Deficiencies and Fallout It has been stated that the theft was performed by petty criminals instead of sophisticated criminal organizations. Soon following the robbery, it was revealed by the Louvre's director that the single monitoring device monitoring the Galerie d'Apollon was facing opposite the terrace used by the perpetrators to commit the burglary. Louvre leadership has since admitted that the museum had failed in its duties, but denied that security had been overlooked - stating that from the beginning of her tenure in 2021 she had been warning constantly of the necessity of increased funding. Strengthened Security Measures Since the incident, security measures have been strengthened for France's cultural institutions. Officials have relocated a selection of its most valuable gems to the national bank after the theft.