Boncourt gas station robbery triggers cross-border manhunt

An unknown individual committed an armed robbery at the Jubin gas station in Boncourt, Switzerland, on Saturday, November 7, 2026. At approximately 12:10 p.m., the perpetrator threatened an employee with a handgun to demand money.

Following the incident, the Jura Cantonal Police, the Federal Office for Customs and Border Security (BAZG), and the French Gendarmerie launched a large-scale cross-border search operation. Criminal investigators have been deployed to the scene, and authorities are currently seeking witnesses who may have information regarding the suspect or the event.