Burglary attempt at jewelry store

A burglary attempt at a jewelry store in the Rhône department involved the use of a hydraulic jack stolen from a firefighters' station, leading to the arrest of three individuals, including two minors. The incident occurred on Friday, October 9, shortly before 6 a.m., in Champagne-au-Mont-d'Or, and was thwarted by the quick response of local gendarmes.

Gendarmes intervene swiftly

Local residents alerted the gendarmes, prompting three patrols to converge on the location. One patrol stopped a vehicle with all lights off, leading to the arrest of one suspect. A second suspect, fleeing on foot, was intercepted by Lyon’s anti-crime unit, while a third suspect was found nearby by another patrol.

Hydraulic jack used in the attempt

The burglars attempted to use a hydraulic jack, a tool typically used by firefighters for extrication, to force entry into the store. The equipment was later identified as having been stolen from a firefighters' station in Tassin-la-Demi-Lune in September 2026, a commune near the scene of the attempted burglary.

Tools stolen from fire stations

The incident is part of a broader pattern of burglaries targeting fire stations around Lyon during the summer. In these cases, tools designed to force doors or cut metal were stolen. The quick actions of the gendarmes allowed the hydraulic jack to be recovered and returned to the firefighters.

Legal consequences for suspects

The three suspects were presented to the courts. The adult was sentenced to 18 months in prison, with 6 months suspended. One minor was placed under judicial investigation and supervision until a trial in December, while the other is expected to face a summons from a judicial police officer by the end of the year.