Suspect arrested near train station

On Sunday morning, police officers in Vienne, Isère, encountered a young man with a concealed face and carrying bags near the train station. The individual ran upon seeing the officers, as reported by the radio ICI Isère.

Suspect caught shortly after fleeing

A patrol quickly arrested the suspect a short distance away. Inside his two bags, law enforcement discovered jewelry, clothing, shoes still with their price tags from stores in Lyon and anti-theft devices still attached.

Suspect admits to theft and finding stolen items

The suspect admitted to stealing some items from a store and finding a bag full of objects in the street, which he took with him, according to the Vienne prosecutor's office. The seized goods were estimated to be worth approximately 4,500 euros, though the exact value will be confirmed by the store owners who were robbed.

Trial scheduled for Wednesday

A trial by immediate appearance is set for Wednesday. The 19-year-old man, who has no prior criminal record, is being held in provisional custody pending the trial for "theft and receiving stolen property," as specified by the prosecutor's office.

Vandalism during cost-of-living protest

On Saturday, during a demonstration against "the high cost of living," 150 to 200 shops in the center of Lyon were vandalized, according to the city hall. Some of these shops were partially or completely looted.