Armored Truck Heist Shakes Grenoble City Center
Heavily armed assailants attacked a Loomis armored truck in broad daylight, triggering a gunfight and leaving two injured.
- An armored truck transporting funds was attacked in central Grenoble around 10:15 AM, with gunfire exchanged between the assailants and security personnel.
- Armed with assault rifles, the attackers used multiple vehicles to block the truck and attempted to seize its contents before fleeing the scene.
- Two suspects fled in a Mercedes SUV, while another suspect reportedly escaped on foot, prompting a large-scale manhunt by local law enforcement.
- The attack resulted in two minor injuries related to road accidents and glass shards; no fatalities were reported.
- Authorities have launched an investigation led by the Division of Organized Crime, while the public is advised to avoid the area as security operations continue.