Four Spaniards arrested over $300,000 watch theft in Saint-Tropez

Four Spaniards have been arrested in connection with the theft of a luxury watch worth approximately $300,000 in Saint-Tropez, France. The watch belonged to a Brazilian tourist and was stolen on Friday. The suspects fled the scene in a vehicle, leading to a pursuit by police through the rugged terrain of the Saint-Tropez Gulf. According to the Var Gendarmerie, the suspects have been placed in custody pending investigation.

This incident is part of a broader pattern of high-value thefts targeting wealthy tourists in the French Riviera during the summer. Since the season began, around 15 luxury watches have been stolen in the area. In four of these cases, eight individuals have already been arrested, while investigations continue into the remaining incidents. The increased frequency of such thefts has led to reinforced gendarmerie presence in the region this year.

Saint-Tropez is a popular destination for celebrities and wealthy individuals, making it a prime location for organized theft rings. The recovery of the stolen watch was confirmed by the gendarmerie, though details about the circumstances of its recovery were not immediately available. Authorities are continuing their investigations into the broader network of thieves operating in the area.