Friday, February 25, in the Pablo-Picasso district of Nanterre (Hauts-de-Seine) a technical team is installed: the filming of the continuation of the series Lupine is in progress, in the presence of the actor Omar Sy. But, around 3 p.m., between 15 and 20 hooded people disembark to wreak havoc and seize equipment. Loot estimated at 300,000 euros! In its edition of Sunday, February 27, The Parisian provides some additional details.
It was therefore with the help of fireworks mortar fire that the thugs managed to create panic, operating in just a few minutes. A pre-planned attack? We now learn that the attackers “were armed with knives” according to the first elements of the investigation. Fortunately, they did not use it and no injuries were reported. “Never had such incidents happened.“, made a point of specifying the municipality, exasperated by this attack which comes to harm the image of the district. Two days of filming were planned on the spot.The authorization for this filming was part of this ambition to give a positive image of the district and its inhabitants who welcomed these two days of filming with great kindness.“, she adds.
In addition to the theft of equipment, the thugs also took advantage of their quick visit to the scene to steal other things, reports the daily. “They also took the opportunity to collect personal belongings from the people filming. Phones but also jackets, wallets, etc.“, specifies a source close to the file. We do not know if Omar Sy is one of the victims whose personal effects were stolen. There is no doubt that his phone must be full of VIP contacts in show business! Moreover, a few hours later later, he landed on the stage of the 47th edition of the Césars to present a prize and he made the room dance.
An investigation was logically opened and entrusted to the PJ of Hauts-de-Seine. “This Saturday, the police officers of SDPJ 92 continued to hear the dozens of witnesses to the robbery” relates The Parisian which however specifies that, for the time being, “no one was arrested.“