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Paris: 10 Million Euro Burglary Reported at Elite Model's Home

From Le Figaro · () French

Translated from French, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • A mannequin reported a burglary at her Paris home with an estimated loss of 10 million euros.
  • The theft occurred while she was on a long trip, and her safe was forced open.
  • Police are investigating the theft of luxury watches, jewelry, designer handbags, and cash.

A mannequin has reported a high-value burglary at her Paris residence, with the stolen items estimated to be worth around 10 million euros. The incident came to light when the young woman returned from an extended trip to find her apartment in the upscale 6th arrondissement ransacked.

Her safe was found forced open, and a room had been broken into. Among the stolen items were luxury watches from brands such as Rolex, Cartier, Patek Philippe, Audemars Piguet, and Richard Mille, including a sapphire watch valued at 3.2 million euros. Also missing are jewelry from Tiffany's, Cartier, and Diamanta, designer handbags, and over 6,000 euros in cash.

The victim, described as being of Asian origin, reported the crime to the police. An individual presenting themselves as her real estate agent assisted with translation at the police station. The specialized unit for combating banditry, the BRB, is now leading the investigation into the significant theft.

theft of several luxury watches, brands Rolex, Cartier, Patek Philippe, Audemars Piguet and Richard Mille (with sapphire worth 3.2 million euros), jewelry from brands Tiffany’s, Cartier, Diamanta, luxury handbags and 6000 euros in cash.

— victim's reportDetails the specific high-value items stolen during the burglary.
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Originally published by Le Figaro in French. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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