Two individuals robbed a 24-hour grocery store in Vénissieux on October 25-26, using a weapon and a crowbar before fleeing with several hundred euros.
Robbery at Vénissieux grocery store
Two individuals robbed a 24-hour grocery store on Paul-Bert Street in Vénissieux during the night of Sunday, October 25, to Monday, October 26. The incident occurred around 0h30, when the store was still open.Perpetrators used force and tools
One of the robbers threatened the cashier and other people in the store with a weapon, while his accomplice used a crowbar to damage equipment inside the store. Both individuals acted simultaneously during the robbery.Cash register stolen
The two men took the cash register, which contained several hundred euros, and then fled the scene in a vehicle. The amount of money stolen was not specified in detail but was described as being in the hundreds of euros.Investigation launched
The Lyon prosecutor's office has opened an investigation into the armed robbery. As of now, no arrests have been made, and the perpetrators remain at large.
