Vienne: Young man arrested with €4,500 in goods looted during 17 October riots
A 19-year-old man was detained outside Vienne police station with two bags containing clothes, shoes and jewellery stolen in Lyon. He appears in court on Wednesday facing charges of handling stolen goods and theft.
Detention outside Vienne police station
According to BFM TV, a 19-year-old man was arrested on Sunday 18 October outside Vienne police station (Isère). Officers on patrol spotted him with his face concealed; he attempted to flee before being overpowered.
Two bags containing the haul were found in his possession: sportswear, shoes and jewellery taken during looting carried out the previous day in Lyon. The labels and security devices from Lyon shops remained attached to the items, Vienne police specified. The prosecutor estimated the total value at "approximately €4,500, subject to further clarification from the managers of the shops in question".
When questioned, the suspect admitted to stealing certain goods from a Lyon shop and to having found a bag full of items in the street. He had no prior criminal record. The looting was part of the disturbances that occurred alongside the national demonstration on 17 October against "the cost of living".
The young man was brought before Vienne judicial tribunal on Monday 19 October. He appears on Wednesday 21 October for immediate appearance trial. The charges relate to handling stolen goods and theft from a storage facility. He has been remanded in custody pending trial.
Source: BFM TV