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Four additional persons are now under arrest as part of the ongoing investigation into the previous theft of priceless jewellery at the Louvre Museum, as stated by the Parisian legal officials.

Specifics of the Most Recent Apprehensions

A pair of males, 38 and 39 years old, and two female individuals, in their early thirties and forties, were taken into custody this Tuesday. They all reside in the Île-de-France region.

Among them is thought to be the final member of a quartet of thieves that is said to have performed the daytime theft, per French media. The additional three accused perpetrators are already in custody and formally accused, according to officials.

Police now have a maximum of four days to question them. Not a single clue has so far been found of the stolen jewels - valued at €88m (£76m; $102m) - which were taken on 19 October.

Earlier Indictments and Disavowals

Four people have previously faced charges over the heist - three male and one female suspects, who similarly reside within the Paris region.

A 38-year-old woman was charged earlier this month with aiding organized theft and illegal conspiracy with a view to committing a crime.

Additionally, a 37-year-old male, was accused of stealing and conspiratorial activities.

The pair of accused, who have not had their identities disclosed, have disavowed any participation.

The Method of the Robbery Took Place

The heist happened when the team of four individuals employed a hijacked vehicle with a mounted 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 which held the precious items.

The perpetrators stayed inside for four minutes and made their escape on two scooters positioned externally at 09:38, before transferring to automobiles.

One of the stolen items - a crown - was fallen in the flight but eight additional pieces of jewelry - including an emerald-and-diamond necklace that Napoleon I gave his second wife, Marie-Louise of Austria - were appropriated.

Safeguarding Deficiencies and Fallout

Authorities have indicated that the heist was carried out by petty criminals rather than sophisticated criminal organizations.

Soon following the robbery, it was announced by the Louvre leadership that the sole surveillance camera watching the Apollo Gallery was directed away from the balcony the thieves climbed over to commit the burglary.

Louvre leadership has since admitted that the establishment had not fulfilled in its duties, but rejected claims that security was neglected - saying that from the moment of her appointment in two thousand twenty-one she had been consistently alerting of the need for more investment.

Strengthened Safeguarding Protocols

In the wake of the robbery, protective protocols have been tightened around French heritage sites.

The Louvre has transferred a selection of its most valuable gems to the Bank of France in the aftermath of the robbery.