# Series of burglaries in France ahead of the holidays > In late October 2026, in Ponts-de-Cé (Maine-et-Loire), a couple of nonagenarians was assaulted and held captive at their home by four burglars, who were arrested after their daughter raised the alarm. In early November, in Eu, burglars made off with a car and jewelry, while several burglaries were reported in the Avesnois, and wine cellars in the Épernay area feared pallet thefts ahead of the holidays. On November 7, an 80-year-old man was struck in the face during a burglary and his vehicle stolen; during the night of November 7 to 8, a car was stolen in Guise then set on fire, and a hair salon in Esquéhéries was broken into. On November 9 and 10, an octogenarian was locked in at Sioniac, at least three camper vans were stolen between Laon and Reims, a 99-year-old woman was burgled in Reims, and the gendarmes of Aube called for vigilance. In mid-November, a store in Perpignan released images of thieves, and in the Pyrénées-Orientales, five elderly women living alone were victims of nighttime intrusions within a month, with an investigation underway. **In brief**: Ongoing story bringing together 16 events in 9 departments (Aisne, Marne, Pyrénées-Orientales and 6 more), followed from 27 October 2026 to 13 November 2026. 23 articles from 13 sources (security); last updated on 13 November 2026 at 19:18. Reported toll: 1 injured, 4 arrests. - Status: ongoing - Category: Security - Place: Aisne, Marne, Pyrénées-Orientales, Aube, Corrèze, Maine-et-Loire, Manche, Nord, Seine-Maritime - First detected: 27 October 2026 at 18:30 - Updated: 13 November 2026 at 19:18 - Web page: https://acturadar.com/en/stories/446-series-of-burglaries-in-france-ahead-of-the-holidays ## Reported figures - 1 injured - 4 arrests - vingt euros ## Timeline (16 events) ### 27 October 2026 — [92-year-old woman burgled in Saussemesnil, Manche](https://acturadar.com/en/events/2044-92-year-old-woman-burgled-in-saussemesnil-manche.md) A 92-year-old resident of the Étot Rouge hamlet in Saussemesnil was the victim of a burglary and had jewelry and Louis d'or gold coins stolen. 1 sources, 1 articles · Saussemesnil — Manche ### 31 October 2026 — [Les Ponts-de-Cé : nonagenarian couple held hostage during burglary](https://acturadar.com/en/events/5947-les-ponts-de-ce-nonagenarian-couple-held-hostage-during-burglary.md) In Les Ponts-de-Cé (Maine-et-Loire), a couple of nonagenarians was attacked and held hostage at their home by four burglars, who were arrested after their daughter raised the alert. 2 sources, 2 articles · Les Ponts-de-Cé — Maine-et-Loire ### 4 November 2026 — [In Eu, burglars leave with a car and jewelry](https://acturadar.com/en/events/9166-in-eu-burglars-leave-with-a-car-and-jewelry.md) Occupants of a house in the town center of Eu discovered on November 1 that burglars had left with their car and some jewelry after finding the keys. 1 sources, 3 articles · Eu — Seine-Maritime ### 5 November 2026 — [Burglaries multiply in the run-up to Christmas](https://acturadar.com/en/events/9977-burglaries-multiply-in-the-run-up-to-christmas.md) Several recent burglaries, including thefts of wine bottles, snails and oysters, illustrate the heightened risks ahead of the holidays. 1 sources, 1 articles · Nationwide ### 5 November 2026 — [A series of burglaries strikes shops in the Avesnois region](https://acturadar.com/en/events/10637-a-series-of-burglaries-strikes-shops-in-the-avesnois-region.md) Several shops in the Avesnois region were targeted by a series of burglaries that occurred on the same night. 1 sources, 1 articles · Avesnois — Nord ### 6 November 2026 — [Start of the burglary season in the cellars of the Épernay region](https://acturadar.com/en/events/11645-start-of-the-burglary-season-in-the-cellars-of-the-epernay-region.md) With the holidays approaching, the cellars of the Épernay region fear thefts of shipping pallets, although security measures have reduced the number of burglaries in recent years. 1 sources, 1 articles · Pays d'Épernay — Marne ### 6 November 2026 — [Holiday Products in the Crosshairs of Burglars Before Christmas](https://acturadar.com/en/events/11838-holiday-products-in-the-crosshairs-of-burglars-before-christmas.md) As the holidays approach, seasonal thefts are multiplying among artisans, producers, breeders, and oyster farmers, who are strengthening their security measures. 2 sources, 2 articles · Nationwide ### 8 November 2026 — [Elderly couple burgled, retiree assaulted and car stolen](https://acturadar.com/en/events/13041-elderly-couple-burgled-retiree-assaulted-and-car-stolen.md) On the evening of November 7, an 80-year-old man was struck in the face during a burglary at his home; the perpetrator left with his vehicle. 2 sources, 2 articles · Not located ### 8 November 2026 — [Transporters on alert for thefts before the holidays](https://acturadar.com/en/events/13510-transporters-on-alert-for-thefts-before-the-holidays.md) As Black Friday and Christmas approach, carriers and delivery drivers are exposed to cargo theft, while platforms ship hundreds of millions of parcels. 1 sources, 1 articles · Nationwide ### 9 November 2026 — [Thiérache: stolen vehicle set on fire, break-ins in one night](https://acturadar.com/en/events/14111-thierache-stolen-vehicle-set-on-fire-break-ins-in-one-night.md) On the night of November 7 to 8, 2026, an Alfa Romeo was stolen in Guise then set on fire, and the Esquéhéries hair salon was victim of a break-in. 1 sources, 1 articles · Guise — Aisne ### 9 November 2026 — [Series of camper van thefts in Picardy Champagne](https://acturadar.com/en/events/14104-series-of-camper-van-thefts-in-picardy-champagne.md) At least three camper vans have been stolen since early November between Laon and Reims, with authorities calling for vigilance. 2 sources, 2 articles · Champagne picarde — Aisne ### 9 November 2026 — [Octogenarian locked in by burglars in Sioniac](https://acturadar.com/en/events/14332-octogenarian-locked-in-by-burglars-in-sioniac.md) Burglars locked an 87-year-old woman in her bedroom and stole around twenty euros from her home in Sioniac, in the Corrèze department. 2 sources, 2 articles · Sioniac — Corrèze ### 10 November 2026 — [Reims : cambriolage chez une femme de 99 ans](https://acturadar.com/en/events/14820-reims-cambriolage-chez-une-femme-de-99-ans.md) À Reims, des cambrioleurs se sont introduits dans la maison où une femme de 99 ans a toujours vécu, alors qu'elle était absente pour raisons médicales. 1 sources, 1 articles · Reims — Marne ### 10 November 2026 — [Aube : les gendarmes appellent à la vigilance face aux cambriolages](https://acturadar.com/en/events/15369-aube-les-gendarmes-appellent-a-la-vigilance-face-aux-cambriolages.md) À l'approche des fêtes de fin d'année, les cambriolages repartent à la hausse dans le département de l'Aube et les gendarmes appellent à la vigilance. 1 sources, 1 articles · Aube ### 12 November 2026 — [In Perpignan, a store publicly displays images of its thieves](https://acturadar.com/en/events/17754-in-perpignan-a-store-publicly-displays-images-of-its-thieves.md) A business in the city center of Perpignan publicly displayed surveillance camera images of thieves, denouncing the rise in thefts. 1 sources, 1 articles · Perpignan — Pyrénées-Orientales ### 13 November 2026 — [Pyrénées-Orientales: five elderly women victims of night-time burglaries in one month](https://acturadar.com/en/events/19291-pyrenees-orientales-five-elderly-women-victims-of-night-time-burglaries-in-one.md) In a village in the Pyrénées-Orientales, five elderly women living alone were victims of night-time break-ins at their homes within a month. An investigation is underway. 1 sources, 1 articles · Pyrénées-Orientales --- Cite as: Acturadar, “Series of burglaries in France ahead of the holidays”, https://acturadar.com/en/stories/446-series-of-burglaries-in-france-ahead-of-the-holidays Methodology: https://acturadar.com/en/methodology