A major burglary struck an automobile dealership in Vaulx-en-Velin, resulting in the theft of up to nine vehicles and hundreds of thousands of euros in damage.
Burglary at car dealership
In the night of Saturday, October 17, to Sunday, October 18, an automobile dealership on rue Jean-Marie-Merle in Vaulx-en-Velin was the target of a significant burglary.Time and location of the crime
The events reportedly took place between 3 a.m. and 5 a.m., near the Mas-du-Taureau neighborhood, according to Le Progrès.Method used by perpetrators
To gain access to the premises, the perpetrators used a ramming vehicle to force the gate. Once inside, they also broke several windows using a metal plate before searching the premises.Extent of the damage
A damage amounting to several hundred thousand euros. At least eight vehicles were stolen during this operation: five Volkswagen Polos, two Golfs, and one Tiguan. A ninth vehicle could also have been taken.Recovery and nature of stolen vehicles
Three cars were recovered in the diagnostic workshop, whose door was broken down using a ramming truck. Five other vehicles were stolen from the outdoor lot. The stolen vehicles were mainly used cars, rental cars, or lease cars. Some could also belong to customers of the dealership.
