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A further quartet of persons are now under arrest as part of the continuing probe into the recent robbery of valuable jewelry at the Paris Louvre, as stated by the Paris prosecutor's office.

Particulars of the Most Recent Detentions

A pair of males, aged 38 and 39, and a duo of females, in their early thirties and forties, faced apprehension earlier this week. They all reside in the Paris region.

Among them is thought to be the last participant of a quartet of thieves that allegedly carried out the daytime theft, per French media. The remaining trio suspected thieves have already been arrested and formally accused, according to officials.

Police now have a maximum of four days to question them. Not a single clue has yet been uncovered of the stolen jewels - valued at 88 million euros (76 million pounds; 102 million dollars) - which were stolen on October 19th.

Earlier Accusations and Rejections

A group of four have previously faced charges over the heist - three men and a woman, who also live in the Paris region.

One female, aged 38 was formally accused earlier in the month with involvement in organized robbery and conspiracy to commit crimes with a view to committing a crime.

In a distinct case, a 37-year-old male, was charged with stealing and conspiratorial activities.

These two suspects, who have not been named publicly, have denied any involvement.

The Way the Theft Took Place

The theft took place when the quartet of male perpetrators utilized a stolen mechanical lift attached to a vehicle to gain access to the Galerie d'Apollon (Gallery of Apollo) through a terrace near the Seine River.

The perpetrators employed a cutting disc to force open showcases which held the precious items.

The perpetrators stayed inside for just 240 seconds and made their escape on two scooters waiting outside at 09:38, before switching to cars.

A single pilfered object - an imperial crown - was lost during the getaway but eight more objects of precious ornaments - featuring an emerald and diamond necklace that was gifted by Napoleon I his second wife, Empress Marie-Louise - were stolen.

Safeguarding Failures and Aftermath

It has been stated that the theft was performed by small-time offenders rather than experienced crime syndicates.

Shortly after the theft, it was disclosed by the museum's director that the sole surveillance camera monitoring the Galerie d'Apollon was directed away from the terrace used by the perpetrators to gain entry.

The museum's president has subsequently acknowledged that the institution had fallen short in its responsibilities, but disputed allegations of security being ignored - stating that from the time she took office in the year 2021 she had been consistently alerting of the need for more investment.

Improved Security Measures

Following the event, protective protocols have been enhanced at France's cultural institutions.

The Louvre has transferred a selection of its most valuable gems to the Bank of France after the theft.