Saudi princess says robbed of million-euro watch in Paris

A specialist police unit that handles armed robberies is investigating the incident


Afp August 05, 2016
A specialist police unit that handles armed robberies is investigating the incident. PHOTO: FILE

PARIS: A Saudi princess told police she was attacked in central Paris and robbed of a million-euro ($1.1 million) watch, authorities said Friday.

She reported to police she was "violently" robbed on Thursday in the French capital's second arrondissement by two men, who then escaped with her high-end Swiss brand Richard Mille watch.

The woman was not hospitalised, police said.

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A specialist police unit that handles armed robberies is investigating the incident.

The Saudi embassy could not be immediately reached for comment.

COMMENTS (2)

Parvez | 7 years ago | Reply The price for an unequal world is going from frustration to violence.....and it will get worse.
wiserneighbour | 7 years ago | Reply people are starving in that country without jobs.Expats are begging for daily food.Thousands of princes and princesses are making merry flaunting millions of dollars watch.That is what when national wealth is concentrated on few individuals.
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