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Another four persons have been detained as part of the active inquiry into the previous robbery of valuable jewelry at the Louvre Museum, per reports from the Parisian legal officials.

Particulars of the Newest Detentions

Two men, 38 and 39 years old, and two female individuals, aged 31 and 40, faced apprehension earlier this week. All are from the Paris region.

Among them is thought to be the last participant of a group of four that allegedly carried out the broad-daylight robbery, as reported by local news outlets. The additional three suspected thieves were previously detained and formally accused, according to officials.

Investigators currently possess up to 96 hours to conduct interviews. Zero evidence has to date been discovered of the taken jewelry - valued at €88m (£76m; $102m) - which disappeared on the nineteenth of October.

Previous Charges and Denials

A group of four have already been indicted in relation to the robbery - three men and a woman, who also live in the Paris region.

One female, aged 38 was indicted in recent weeks with aiding organized theft and criminal conspiracy aimed at perpetrating an offense.

Additionally, a 37-year-old male, was charged with theft and criminal conspiracy.

Both of these individuals, who have not been named publicly, have denied any involvement.

The Way the Theft Was Carried Out

The robbery occurred when the group of four men employed a hijacked vehicle with a mounted lift to enter the Apollo Gallery via a balcony close to the River Seine.

The men used a circular saw to force open exhibition cases which held the precious items.

The perpetrators stayed inside for four minutes and fled the scene on two scooters waiting outside at 9:38 AM, before transferring to automobiles.

One of the stolen items - an imperial crown - was dropped during the escape but eight more objects of jewelry - featuring an emerald and diamond necklace that was gifted by Napoleon I his second wife, the Empress Marie-Louise - were taken.

Protective Failures and Consequences

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

Soon following the robbery, it was revealed by the Louvre's director that the sole surveillance camera watching the Apollo Gallery was directed away from the balcony the thieves climbed over to break in.

The president of the Louvre has later confessed that the establishment had not fulfilled in its responsibilities, but rejected claims that security was neglected - stating that from the beginning of her tenure in the year 2021 she had been consistently alerting of the need for more investment.

Enhanced Security Measures

Following the event, security measures have been strengthened for France's cultural institutions.

Officials have relocated numerous highly prized jewelry items to the Bank of France after the theft.