# Paris: sequestration of siblings by gold thieves in the 19th

> On November 11, 2026, in Paris, gold thieves sequestered the children of a family from the 19th arrondissement to recover their loot, and an investigation was opened. The next day, it was specified that four siblings, including two children aged 3 and 7, had been sequestered in an apartment in the 19th arrondissement. Two suspects aged 16 and 27 have been charged, while a mastermind is being sought.

**In brief**: Ongoing story bringing together 2 events in Paris, followed from 11 November 2026 to 12 November 2026. 3 articles from 3 sources (security); last updated on 12 November 2026 at 11:13.

- Status: ongoing
- Category: Security
- Place: Paris
- First detected: 11 November 2026 at 18:03
- Updated: 12 November 2026 at 11:13
- Web page: https://acturadar.com/en/stories/610-paris-sequestration-of-siblings-by-gold-thieves-in-the-19th

## Timeline (2 events)

### 11 November 2026 — [Paris: family held hostage by gold thieves](https://acturadar.com/en/events/16723-paris-family-held-hostage-by-gold-thieves.md)

In Paris, gold thieves have held the children of a family in the 19th arrondissement hostage to recover their loot. An investigation is underway.

2 sources, 2 articles · Paris

### 12 November 2026 — [Paris 19e : deux enfants séquestrés, deux suspects mis en examen](https://acturadar.com/en/events/17954-paris-19e-deux-enfants-sequestres-deux-suspects-mis-en-examen.md)

Quatre membres d'une fratrie, dont deux enfants de 3 et 7 ans, ont été séquestrés dans un appartement du 19e arrondissement. Deux suspects de 16 et 27 ans ont été mis en examen, un commanditaire est recherché.

1 sources, 1 articles · Paris 19e — Paris

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