A security guard was held hostage during a burglary at a Lyon metallurgy company, prompting an investigation into organized crime.
Security guard held hostage during burglary
A security guard was taken hostage during a burglary at a company in the Chassieu industrial zone in eastern Lyon on the night of Wednesday, October 28, to Thursday, October 29. The incident occurred around 2 a.m. when several individuals broke into the facility using a vehicle stolen earlier in the day in the Ain department.Burglars neutralized the guard
The burglars reportedly overpowered the security guard who was on patrol at the time, holding him hostage while they stole several crates of goods from the premises. The guard was later released, though the full extent of the incident and the guard's condition have not been disclosed.Company involved in metallurgy
The company targeted in the burglary is Pedersen, a firm that has specialized in metallurgy since its founding in the 1960s. The company has described the loss as "important," though it has not yet provided specific details about the stolen items or their estimated value.Investigation launched
Authorities have launched an investigation into the burglary, which is being handled by the Division of Organized and Specialized Crime (DCOS). The case is classified as an act of organized theft and potential criminal association, indicating that the perpetrators may be part of a structured group.
