Devendra Kumar
French police are investigating an armed robbery that took place at a high-end jewellery store on Avenue Montaigne, one of the poshest streets in Paris. According to media reports, the target was the exclusive Harry Winston boutique, which is often referred to as “jeweller to the stars”. The robbers arrived and left the scene on motorbikes, firing a shot outside without causing any casualties.
Witnesses described seeing people dressed in black speeding away on two motorbikes after the robbery, which was broadcast on television by BFM-TV. The luxury boutique was cordoned off as police investigators went in and out of the scene, attempting to gather evidence and piece together the events of the heist.
Despite the widespread reporting of the robbery, neither the police nor the prosecutor’s office has confirmed that the Harry Winston store was the actual target of the robbery. Furthermore, they have not disclosed whether the robbers made off with any jewels or, if so, the value of the stolen items. The lack of information has left many questions unanswered, fueling speculation about the extent of the robbery.
This is not the first time the Harry Winston store has been targeted by armed robbers. In 2008, a group of three gunmen stole approximately 92 million dollars worth of loot in a spectacular heist, for which eight people were later convicted in 2015. The repeat targeting of this exclusive store has raised concerns about the vulnerability of high-end businesses to organized crime.
As the investigation continues, French police are working to identify and apprehend the suspects involved in the robbery. In the meantime, the luxury store remains closed, and the value of the stolen jewels remains a mystery.