Four Apprehensions Made in Relation to Louvre Jewelry Heist
Another four individuals have been detained as part of the ongoing investigation into the previous theft of priceless gems at the Paris Louvre, according to the Paris prosecutor's office.
Particulars of the Most Recent Apprehensions
A pair of males, 38 and 39 years old, and two women, in their early thirties and forties, were arrested on Tuesday. They all reside in the greater Paris area.
Among them is considered as the remaining individual of a four-man gang that allegedly carried out the broad-daylight robbery, per media sources in France. The remaining trio accused perpetrators are already in custody and indicted, according to officials.
Police now have as much as 96 hours to question them. Zero evidence has yet been uncovered of the stolen jewels - worth an estimated eighty-eight million euros - which were stolen on October 19th.
Previous Charges and Denials
Four individuals have already been indicted in relation to the robbery - three male and one female suspects, who also live in the greater Paris.
A 38-year-old woman was indicted in recent weeks with complicity in organised theft and conspiracy to commit crimes aimed at perpetrating an offense.
Additionally, one male suspect, 37 years old, was indicted for theft and criminal conspiracy.
These two suspects, who have not had their identities disclosed, have disavowed any participation.
How the Heist Was Carried Out
The robbery occurred when the group of four men utilized a stolen mechanical lift attached to a vehicle to breach the Galerie d'Apollon through a terrace near the Seine River.
The thieves utilized a cutting disc to break into display cases housing the jewellery.
The thieves were inside for four minutes and made their escape on a pair of scooters positioned externally at 09:38, before transferring to automobiles.
A single pilfered object - a crown - was dropped during the escape but eight other items of precious ornaments - featuring an emerald and diamond necklace that was gifted by Napoleon I his second wife, Marie-Louise of Austria - were taken.
Security Shortcomings and Aftermath
It has been stated that the robbery was executed by petty criminals instead of organised crime professionals.
Shortly after the theft, it was disclosed by the museum's director that the only camera watching the Apollo Gallery was facing opposite the balcony scaled by the robbers to gain entry.
The museum's president has later confessed that the establishment had not fulfilled in its responsibilities, but rejected claims that security was neglected - emphasizing that from the moment of her appointment in 2021 she had been consistently alerting of the necessity of increased funding.
Improved Protective Steps
Since the incident, safeguarding procedures have been strengthened for French heritage sites.
The museum has moved numerous highly prized jewelry items to the French central bank after the theft.
