Bruno Guillon and his family kidnapped, what we know about the case

2023-09-27 17:10:00

During a burglary that occurred during the night from Tuesday to Wednesday at their home, Bruno Guillon and his family were threatened and kidnapped by four individuals. An investigation is underway.

“Everything is fine, rest assured.” It is with these words that Christina Guilloton, Bruno Guillon’s sidekick on funradio, gave news of her colleague. The 52-year-old host and his family were kidnapped and burglarized from Tuesday September 26 to Wednesday September 27, 2023, at their home located in Tessancourt-sur-Aubette, in Yvelines.

Around 3:40 a.m., four individuals broke the window of a bedroom on the ground floor of his home before waking up Bruno Guillon, his wife and a 14-year-old child, according to information from Le Parisien.

The host was reportedly dragged out of his bed under threat of a handgun placed to his head. His partner was tied up and gagged, but also watched by two of them, one of whom was armed with a hammer. Le Parisien specifies that their faces were hidden by caps, hoods or even surgical masks.

After stealing personal possessions from Bruno Guillon’s family, including jewelry, watches and luxury bags, the four suspects left around 4 a.m. For now, the damage is estimated at 80,000 euros.

Bruno Guillon in shock

Neither Bruno Guillon, nor his partner, nor their child were injured during this home-jacking. However, they are in a state of shock. The host was not on air on Fun Radio this Wednesday, but his colleague Christina announced on air that he “will be back tomorrow”.

The judicial police were contacted. An investigation into armed robbery by an organized gang and kidnapping was opened by the Versailles public prosecutor’s office this Wednesday. The suspects would be sought.

Burglary or home-jacking, what’s the difference?

Bruno Guillon was allegedly the victim of home-jacking. This burglary technique is defined, on the official website of the Ministry of the Interior, as a “burglary technique which consists of breaking into a home while the inhabitants are present”. This practice can sometimes be accompanied by violence. In the event of a homejacking, as in the case of a burglary, you should call 17 and remain as discreet as possible while waiting for the authorities.