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Wealthy Denizens of the French Riviera are Targets of Watch Thieves

Wealthy Denizens of the French Riviera are Targets of Watch Thieves

The shimmer of the French Riviera has grown a little lacklustre thanks to a gang of thieves who have a penchant for stealing vacationers' luxury watches

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The shimmer of the French Riviera has grown a little lacklustre thanks to a well-organized gang of thieves who have a penchant for ripping luxury watches off the wrists of wealthy vacationers.

The scheme involves thieves on two scooters. Thought to be from Italy, they start by scouring the beaches and restaurants for affluent vacationers. Next, they follow them to their cars from a distance.

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