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Published on Dec 02, 2024 at 12:08 p.m. par
Abdel Maarous
Georges Mikautadze, OL striker, victim of an armed robbery at his home.
Georges Mikautadzeyoung talent fromOlympique Lyonnaisrecently faced a traumatic incident. This Sunday, December 1, the Georgian attacker was the victim of an armed robbery in his Lyon homeaccording to Progress. An event which highlights a growing problem affecting high-level athletes.
A daring robbery in the middle of the evening
The events took place around 9 p.m. Two hooded individuals burst into the residence of Georges Mikautadze. Armed, the criminals carried out the theft without inflicting physical violence on the player. A relative chance for the 24-year-old attacker, who, despite the emotional shock, was not injured during this intrusion.
Impressive loot: jewelry and luxury items
The damage is estimated at approximately 250 000 euros. Among the stolen goods were jewelry, luxury watches and high-end leather goods. These objects visibly attracted the attention of the robbers, who seem to have carefully planned their operation.
An investigation already underway
The Lyon police have opened an investigation to try to identify the perpetrators of this burglary. Authorities are examining nearby surveillance cameras to trace their movements.
This incident is part of a worrying trend affecting sports figures. Football players are often targeted because of their media exposure and lifestyle. Several recent precedents, such as the burglaries of Marquinhos or Ángel Di María, remind us that these criminal acts have become frequent, especially during prolonged absences of players for matches or travel.
This theft nevertheless raises crucial questions about the safety of professional players. Strengthened collaboration between clubs, authorities and players could be a solution to prevent future incidents.
