A teenager tries to steal a down jacket at 1,500 euros in Clermont-Ferrand

He had set his sights on a luxury down jacket.

A 17-year-old teenager was arrested by the police in a shop in Clermont-Ferrand (Puy-de-Dôme) on Monday.

Around 2:25 p.m., he was caught in the act of theft by the saleswoman, reports

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Released after custody

The young man did not attempt to steal any jacket.

According to our colleagues, the jacket in question was worth 1,500 euros.

The shopkeeper contacted the police.

The teenager was placed in police custody and was however released after his hearing, specify our colleagues.

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