The fact
The incidents date back to spring, with several hold-ups targeting local shops.
He financed his drug consumption through these thefts, according to investigators.
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Why it matters
Cette affaire illustre la recrudescence des vols à main armée dans les commerces de proximité, un phénomène préoccupant pour la sécurité des habitants et des commerçants.