Grenoble Gets a New Twist in Crime Drama: The Armored Van Heist!
Published on 11/10/2024 10:29
**Reading time: 1min – video: 2min**
Ah, Grenoble! Known for its picturesque mountains and, apparently, the oddarmed robbery. Who knew pickpockets would upgrade to “cash-in-transit” attacks? It was just Thursday, October 10, when our beloved city witnessed a real-life heist that would make even George Clooney raise an eyebrow! (Though let’s be honest, the only thing he’s robbing nowadays is the cinema box office.)
Picture this: an armored cash transport van returning from the Bank of France—where I assume they also give out complimentary baguettes and berets for good measure. Suddenly, a scene straight out of an action thriller unfolds. Armed crooks, more organized than an IKEA assembly team, block the van with two cars and a white van worthy of bad driving vibes. I can hear the police now, “Just remember kids, it’s easier to commit a bank heist if you’ve got *a plan*! Even if your plan is as vague as a daytime soap opera plot twist.”
Witnesses reported between—wait for it—**30 and 40 shots fired!** That’s not just a casual “pop-pop,” folks; that’s an irate parent trying to get their child to eat their vegetables. This wasn’t a game of ‘who shot the most’ but rather ‘who missed the target completely.’ For the cash couriers, their only defense method was to make a beeline for a nearby gendarmerie. It’s like their version of being “under pressure” while trying to avoid a falling French pastry!
However, not all drama fizzled out! One of the criminals was spotted “arriving in style” in a black car before ditching it for a thrilling exit on foot, automatic weapon in tow. Now that’s commitment! I mean, who wouldn’t want to be remembered as the guy who strode out of a heist with a weapon like it was a weekend stroll? “Yes, officer, I was just on my way to get a croissant when I decided to throw in a bit of light armed robbery!”
What’s even more dramatic? One of the criminals had the audacity to set his own van ablaze before disappearing into the smoke like a magician whose act went horrifically wrong. “Ta-da! And *poof*, I’m gone! Oh, and here’s a fire to keep you entertained!” It seems like the only thing missing was a slow-motion shot of them flicking their hair in triumph!
In the meantime, the cash couriers are reportedly safe but understandably a tad “shocked.” Because, let’s face it, nothing screams “surprise” like a morning routine interrupted by bullets and chaos! And where did all the suspects scamper off to like they were trained circus performers? One of their getaway vehicles was found in flames, making the suspect look less like a criminal mastermind and more like the world’s worst getaway driver.
So what’s next for the city of Grenoble? A spike in security measures? A heist-themed escape room? Or perhaps a bumper sticker reading, “No cash transport without a valid parking permit”? Either way, the armchair crime buffs in the neighborhood will definitely have their theories. And who could blame them? If they don’t get to see the drama on screen, they’ll get it live!
**Watch the full report in the video above!**
That might be more thrilling than a romantic French film—minus the romantic bit, of course!
There you have it, folks! A classic case of a bonkers heist right in the heart of France, packed with more action than you’d find in a typical episode of “Keeping Up with the Kardashians.” And if this isn’t enough to keep your friends entertained at the next dinner party, I don’t know what is!
Published on 11/10/2024 10:29
Reading time: 1min – video: 2min Grenoble: an armored cash-in-transit van attacked in the city center Grenoble: an armored cash-in-transit van attacked in the city center (FRANCEINFO)
Criminals attacked an armored cash transport vehicle returning from the Bank of France on Thursday October 10 in Grenoble (Isère). An exchange of fire took place in front of several witnesses. The suspects are still being sought.
Shooting in the city center of Grenoble (Isère), Thursday October 10. An armored cash transport van was attacked in the morning. One of the criminals fled in a black car before stopping. He then left on foot, with an automatic weapon in his hand. A few minutes earlier, two cars and a white van had blocked the van. He had just left the Banque de France, with 7 million euros inside. An exchange of fire then took place.
“There were between 30 and 40 shots fired”assures a witness to the scene. Before fleeing, one of the criminals set his van on fire. For their part, the cash couriers took refuge in a gendarmerie. They are shocked, but safe. The suspects are still being sought. Another of their cars was found in flames, near Grenoble.
Watch the full report in the video above.
