A criminal tried to seize the cash register of the Gold Nord store, this Tuesday, May 21, 2024, rue d’Orléans in downtown Dreux. Police opened an investigation.
The man, aged around thirty, with his face uncovered, presented himself around 11:45 a.m., Tuesday May 21, in front of the employee of the Gold Nord boutique, located at 9 bis rue d’Orléans, facing at Place Rotrou, in the town center of Dreux. A store specializing in the repurchase of jewelry and precious metal parts.
At first, he pretended to be a customer. Then, he brandished a handgun in the direction of the employee, who was alone in the store at the time.
A local resident says: “The lady was very shocked”
The latter refused to give him the cash. The individual then gave up and fled on foot towards the end of rue d’Orléans.
A close neighbor said: “We saw the thug run away. Apparently, he had no accomplices with him. The lady was very shocked. It’s unfortunate: a robbery in the city center and in full day…”
Officers from the police station immediately arrived on the scene. An investigation is open.
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