Martine Ménard, 65, was robbed again in her Sarthe home, the second break-in in five years, leaving her feeling unsafe and violated.
Second break-in in five years
Martine Ménard, 65, was robbed again at the end of September 2026, making it the second time in five years she has been a victim of a break-in at her home in Degré, Sarthe, where she lives alone.
Emotional impact of the theft
Ménard expressed deep distress over the incident, emphasizing the emotional toll of having her privacy invaded. She described the experience as deeply unsettling and intrusive.
Beyond material loss
The victim highlighted that the break-in had consequences beyond the physical damage. She noted that the violation of her home had significantly affected her sense of safety and well-being.
Living alone in a rural area
Ménard lives alone in the small village of Degré, located in the Sarthe department in central France, an area where such crimes are relatively rare but increasingly reported.
