It was in Paris that his ploy came to an end.
This Monday, when an individual was arrested in the 8th arrondissement for driving while intoxicated, the police discovered that the Renault Twingo he was driving was declared stolen from a nurse in Trappes (Yvelines) a few hours earlier.
The 33-year-old man is already well known to their services, he is also wanted by urban security for two break-ins committed in the cafeteria of the same health establishment: the Private West Parisian Hospital of Trappes.
He was then recognized by investigators on the CCTV images.
Responsible for the case, the group of attacks on property Elancourt manages to link the respondent to three other vehicle thefts committed in the same place since August. The individual managed to enter the changing rooms reserved for hospital staff. There he stole handbags, wallets and car keys. “What we know is that he did not work in the establishment, indicates a source close to the case. For the moment, he is the only one implicated. We don't have proof that he had an accomplice. "
Following his arrest, his wife confirmed that it was indeed him on the images from the video recordings.
An element which pushed the suspect to confess during his hearing.
Disabled this Wednesday before the judicial court of Versailles, the 30-year-old Trappist was sentenced to 30 months in prison with a committal warrant.
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