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Series of thefts from campers at Montélimar Est rest area: about ten vehicles hit

03.08.2026 12:00 1 min 3 sources РУС
macommune.info FRA + 2 more
Series of thefts from campers at Montélimar Est rest area: about ten vehicles hit
Original source: ledauphine.com

In Brief

On the night of July 25, a series of thefts from campers and caravans occurred at the Montélimar Est rest area (A7). Thieves entered vehicles while owners slept, stealing laptops, phones and wallets. A criminal case has been opened; suspects are being sought.

Series of thefts at Montélimar Est rest area

During the night of July 24–25, a series of thefts from parked campers and caravans took place at the Montélimar Est rest area (A7 motorway, Drôme department). According to the gendarmerie, about ten vehicles were affected.

The perpetrators entered the vehicles while the owners were sleeping and stole laptops, bags, phones and wallets. Two complaints have been filed. The suspects are being sought. The gendarmerie reports that a group believed to be operating from southern France is already known to law enforcement. Due to the summer season, patrols at rest areas have been reinforced.

Similar case in Doubs

During the night of August 2–3, 2026, thefts from two motorhomes occurred at the Marchaux rest area on the A36 motorway in the Doubs department. The alarm was raised around 3 a.m., and a patrol from the École-Valentin motorized unit arrived. In the first vehicle, the perpetrators broke the lock and stole a bag with cash and two mobile phones; in the second, 300 euros. Both affected families are German citizens. An investigation is underway.

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Thefts from several motorhomes at Marchaux motorway rest area, Doubs gendarmes investigate

03.08.2026 macommune.info FRA Original source

Ten thefts from motorhomes and caravans overnight at Montélimar Est rest area

25.07.2026 ici.fr FRA Original source

Series of thefts from motorhomes and caravans on motorway rest area in Drôme: about ten vehicles affected

25.07.2026 ledauphine.com FRA Original source

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