Armed robbery at De Beers jewelry store in central Paris

On the morning of Thursday, November 12, 2026, four armed individuals carried out a high-profile heist at a De Beers jewelry store located on Rue de la Paix in the 2nd arrondissement of Paris. The suspects, who were armed with Kalashnikov assault rifles, managed to complete the robbery in approximately two to three minutes. They escaped on scooters with stolen goods estimated to be worth over one million euros.

The crime occurred in a high-security area, less than 300 meters from the French Ministry of Justice and near the iconic Place Vendôme. According to reports from AFP, Le Parisien, and Europe 1, witnesses observed the perpetrators walking calmly through the streets while openly carrying their weapons. Fabien Gaugue, a representative of the Alliance Police 75 union, confirmed the speed and precision of the attack, which took place around 11:00 a.m.

French authorities have launched an extensive manhunt to locate the four suspects, who remain at large as of the latest reports. Investigations are currently ongoing to analyze surveillance footage and trace the escape route of the group. No injuries were reported during the incident, and police are continuing their search throughout the streets of Paris.