On Monday morning, a group identified as the Arsène Lupin thieves stole jewelry valued at $800,000 from a storefront on a Montreal street. Police reported that the robbery took place at 10:33 a.m. Eastern Daylight Time, following a series of surveillance visits by the suspects.
According to investigators, the thieves conducted multiple surveillance operations in the days leading up to the theft. Those observations allowed them to study the layout of the premises, the timing of staff movements and security measures before executing the heist.
The loss was discovered shortly after the theft, prompting a rapid police response. Officers secured the scene and began collecting evidence, but no arrests have been reported as of the time of writing. The investigation remains active, with detectives working to identify and locate the individuals responsible.
Authorities noted that the $800,000 worth of jewelry represents a substantial financial blow to the local business, which has not yet disclosed the specific items taken. The incident adds to a recent pattern of high‑value robberies in the city, underscoring concerns about organized criminal activity targeting affluent retailers.
Police have not released further details about the suspects’ identities beyond the moniker "Arsène Lupin thieves," a reference to the fictional gentleman thief. The case continues to be investigated, and officials have indicated that any new information could assist in bringing those responsible to justice.