A 28-year-old man appeared before the Digne-les-Bains Criminal Court for a series of thefts in Gréoux-les-Bains (Alpes-de-Haute-Provence).
In total, 17 acts committed between September and November 2020 were reproached to him, says, Wednesday,
Le Dauphiné Libéré
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According to our colleagues, the defendant had mentioned the thefts on Facebook, writing in particular: "Works at burglary production".
His companion, she had reported frequent night outings to the gendarmes.
Matchboxes, candles, masks...
The man, who had just lost his job as a night watchman, robbed apartments and also attacked cars.
During the search of his accommodation, the gendarmes found a camera but also more unusual objects: a hundred matchboxes, 23 candles, a chest of six whiskey glasses and FFP2 masks.
The court finally sentenced the defendant to one year in prison, a modified sentence that he will have to do at home under an electronic bracelet.
The man also has an obligation of care, work and he must compensate the victims.
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