Place Vendôme robbery: what do we know about armed robbery?

What happened in this jewelry store located in the heart of Paris, Place Vendôme? Who are the robbers? The facts took place in broad daylight, Saturday, April 29, in front of dumbfounded passers-by. According to initial information, orange armband on their arm, perched on motorcycles, the three men pretended to be police officers, before injuring in the head the store security guard, who was evacuated by the emergency services.

A previous burglary in 2021

Experienced robbers, according to a journalist, specialist in banditry. “They knew exactly where they were going, what they were looking for.says Frederic ploquinauthor of Jacky le Mat, The godfather, showbiz and politics (Editions plon). It only took them a few minutes to complete their flight. The robbers then fled on two falsely registered motorcycles, towards Place de la Concorde. This is not the first time that this Parisian jeweler has been the victim of a burglary. In September 2021, thieves had already stolen the equivalent of 10 million euros in jewelry.