Monte Carlo Locked Down After Armed Robbery in Cartier
Monte Carlo locked down as armed robbers raid Cartier after starting a huge fire.
More details below.
Monaco is known for hosting the annual Monaco Grand Prix and is considered as the "playground" for the rich and famous with many, many high-end luxury brands.
It's being reported that at least three gangsters - believed to be a part of a criminal group, rushed into the Cartier store after starting a fire nearby as a distraction for the emergency services.
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| Monte Carlo Fire |
Monte-Carlo then went into lockdown with the famous casino shutting and shops pulling down their security screens as a precaution - people in nearby cafe's were also told to remain inside for their safety.
According to sources - one of the robbers has been wounded by police whilst another was on the run following the heist - Police have also launched a huge manhunt for the third man who is believed to be a part of the organised group who was last seen running away from the distraction fire in the tunnel near the Cartier store.
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| Cartier Monte Carlo - Monaco |
There is no estimate for the value of jewellery which was taken during the heist.
Organised crime groups are on the rise - with one being called the Pink Panthers and made up of ex-soldiers from Balkan countries like Serbia who regularly strike there.
Getting their nickname after hiding a £500,000 diamond stolen during a raid in London in a jar of face cream.
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| Monaco, Monte Carlo Lockdown |
In 2015 in nearby Cannes - the Cartier boutique located there was attacked by robbers who managed to get away with an estimated worth of £15million in goods.
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