A van was robbed Tuesday morning in the town of Rillieux-la-Pape, near Lyon. The damage is currently being assessed, but it could be “significant”, police sources said. The perpetrators are on the run.
A van was robbed Tuesday morning in Rillieux-la-Pape, near Lyon. The events took place around 8:30 a.m. in this Rhône commune, and the perpetrators are on the run, said a police Source, confirming information from the Actu Lyon site. Without giving further details, she spoke of “significant” damage. According to information from Europe 1, this damage is estimated between 300,000 and 500,000 euros.
Four people on the run
According to sources close to the investigation, the theft apparently concerns valuable jewelry. Three vehicles were found burned and four people, armed with assault rifles according to information from Europe 1, are on the run, according to these same sources. Initial reports do not indicate any injuries.
According to a document consulted by Europe 1, the perpetrators blocked the advance of the van using two vehicles, and seized the bag containing the precious objects. The scene of the incident is under video protection, add police sources.
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