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Guard Injured in Attempted Armed Robbery at Chanel's Avenue Montaigne Boutique

The BRB is leading the inquiry with the boutique closed until further notice.

Overview

  • Four individuals tried to force entry around midday at 42 avenue Montaigne using Yamaha TMax scooters as battering rams near the Champs-Élysées.
  • Police sources reported at least one handgun was present, with its authenticity not yet established.
  • A security guard intervened, was injured, and is receiving care, and the assailants fled without stealing any merchandise.
  • Chanel said no material damage was recorded and confirmed the store’s closure and support measures for staff.
  • The Brigade de répression du banditisme has opened an investigation and is seeking the suspects, following an October ram-raid at another Chanel location that resulted in arrests and recovered goods.