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2 clusters · 5 sources · 24 days · First seen · Last updated

Burglaries in Switzerland and France

Overview

A series of burglaries and thefts have been reported across Switzerland and France. In late September, multiple clubhouses for football and BMX clubs were targeted in the Morges region of Switzerland, where intruders broke windows and doors to steal money and other items. During the same period, a jewelry store in Lyon, France, was targeted by suspects who smashed the storefront with hammers.

By October, the Glarus Cantonal Police reported a significant increase in criminal activity, documenting 14 burglaries. These incidents included thefts at two schools, a church, and several laundry rooms. Stolen items included cash, electronics, and bicycles. In response to the rise in thefts as daylight hours decrease, police have issued prevention advice to residents.

Entities

FC Echichens · Glarus · Linth-Escher School · Lyon · Glarus Cantonal Police

Timeline

  1. [CRIME] 2 sources
    Glarus police report 14 burglaries in October

    Glarus police report 14 burglaries in October, targeting schools, laundry rooms, and a church, with stolen goods valued between 50 and 1,000 francs.

  2. [CRIME] 3 sources
    Burglaries reported at Swiss football clubs and a Lyon jewelry store

    A series of burglaries were reported in Switzerland, targeting football clubhouses, and in Lyon, France, where thieves smashed a jewelry store window.

Sources

journaldemorges.ch · lavenirdelartois.fr · leprogres.fr · polizeinews.ch · schweiznews.ch