A café in La Chartre-sur-le-Loir was robbed of over 3,000 euros in scratch cards, sparking calls for better security.
Art café robbed in the night
In the night of Friday, October 23, to Saturday, October 24, 2026, the Café des Arts was robbed in La Chartre-sur-le-Loir, with the theft of more than 3,000 euros worth of scratch cards.Manager files a complaint
A complaint was filed by the manager, who reported the incident to local authorities and described the theft as a significant loss for the small business.Local opposition calls for cameras
The municipal opposition is demanding the installation of video surveillance cameras, arguing that increased security measures could help prevent future incidents.Scratch cards as target
Scratch cards are pre-paid lottery tickets that can be redeemed for cash or prizes, and their theft suggests the thieves were targeting valuable, easily convertible items.