Overview
- The break-in occurred during the night of December 28–29 at the Amicale des sapeurs-pompiers inside the Hyères fire station in the Var.
- About €140,000 in cash and checks was stolen, largely proceeds from firefighters’ calendar sales intended for orphans and local activities.
- A criminal investigation has been opened and entrusted to the Hyères police, who have declined public comment so far.
- Preliminary findings indicate the safe was forced using a construction vehicle after access through the basement by breaking a wooden door.
- Local reporting says the building lacks surveillance cameras, as the mayor and a national firefighters’ spokesperson condemned the theft and highlighted risks facing calendar collectors.