Arrests Made in High-Profile Burglary
Two men have been taken into custody in France and subsequently charged in connection with the alleged burglary of the Paris home of former French President François Hollande. Prosecutors in the capital confirmed the arrests and charges on Monday, December 1, 2025. The incident, which targeted the residence Hollande shares with his partner, actress and producer Julie Gayet, reportedly occurred on November 22, 2025.
Details of the Incident and Suspects
The burglary took place at the couple's home in eastern Paris, specifically in the 20th arrondissement. Reports indicate that a watch and an iPad belonging to Julie Gayet were among the items stolen. One of the stolen watches was later recovered by police and returned to the former president. The two suspects, both described as being in their early 30s (aged 29 and 30 or 31) and born in Algeria, were identified and apprehended by the 2nd district of judicial police.
Charges and Ongoing Investigation
The suspects were charged with 'organized robbery' or 'band robberies' and placed in pre-trial detention on November 28, 2025. A source close to Hollande noted that police reacted swiftly to the burglary, which helped limit the consequences for the former leader and his companion. The investigation is ongoing, with authorities working to ascertain all details surrounding the break-in.
Security Concerns and Previous Incidents
Despite the residence being under 24-hour police protection, the investigation reportedly uncovered weaknesses in security. These included an unlocked door and an open garden gate, which facilitated the intruders' access. In a peculiar turn of events, one of the perpetrators is said to have returned to the scene to retrieve an electronic cigarette he had forgotten, managing to escape by jumping over a fence. This is not the first time the couple's home has been targeted; a similar incident involving an Algerian individual occurred in 2020.
5 Comments
Noir Black
24-hour police protection and an unlocked door? What a joke!
Kyle Broflovski
Excellent work by law enforcement recovering the stolen watch.
Eric Cartman
It's important that criminals are caught and charged, as they were here. However, the recurring nature of these incidents, with similar profiles, suggests there's a deeper problem with preventative security measures that needs to be addressed.
Kyle Broflovski
Justice served! These criminals belong behind bars.
Eric Cartman
Good to see the police acted quickly and made arrests.