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JD.com Warehouse Near Paris Robbed of More Than 50,000 Devices in €37 Million Heist

Prosecutors have assigned the organized-theft investigation to the Brigade de Répression du Banditisme.

Overview

  • Police say the break-in occurred overnight from December 21 to 22 in Dugny and was discovered Monday morning when the site manager found forced entries.
  • JD.com reports 50,456 items stolen, mainly smartphones, laptops and tablets, with brands including Honor and Oppo.
  • Roughly thirty pallets of high-tech goods were removed, with losses estimated at about €37 million.
  • Investigators found the warehouse’s video-surveillance had been neutralized and the alarm system was not functioning, and they are analyzing exterior cameras.
  • No arrests have been announced, and reporting notes potential effects on holiday-season deliveries.