(Paris, 2026-02-13 01:27:00) — A deputy manager at a Gifi store in Paris is facing attempted homicide charges after stabbing a man who had just stolen the store’s cash register.
A store employee pursued and attacked the alleged thief, leaving him hospitalized with serious injuries.
- A Gifi deputy manager in Paris is in custody and will appear before an investigating judge on Thursday.
- The employee allegedly stabbed the thief three times in the face and abdomen after the man stole the store’s cash register.
- The thief was initially hospitalized with a compromised vital prognosis and remains in the hospital, unable to be questioned.
A deputy manager at a Gifi store on Avenue de Versailles in the 16th arrondissement of Paris is set to be indicted for attempted homicide after stabbing a man who stole the store’s cash register on Monday, the Paris prosecutor’s office said.
The incident began when the thief allegedly sprayed employees with tear gas while stealing the cash register, according to reports. The deputy manager then pursued the thief and stabbed him three times – in the face and abdomen – before bringing him back inside the store, police said.
The Injured Man Remains Hospitalized
The thief’s police custody was lifted Tuesday evening due to his hospitalization, the Paris prosecutor’s office announced. As of Wednesday, the man remains hospitalized and has not yet been able to provide a statement to authorities, officials said. Prior to the theft at Gifi, the man allegedly attempted to rob a nearby Franprix supermarket, but was unsuccessful.
Why It Matters
This case highlights the increasing tensions and potential for violence during retail crime, and raises questions about the appropriate response to theft. While self-defense is a legal principle, the use of a knife and the severity of the injuries sustained by the thief are likely to be central to the legal proceedings. The incident also underscores the challenges faced by retailers in protecting their employees and property, and the potential for escalation when employees take matters into their own hands.
Jeremy Redler, the mayor of the 16th arrondissement, described the events as “exceptional facts” and stated he is in “permanent contact with the police forces,” who have increased their presence in the area.
Time.news based this report in part on reporting by Le Parisien and added independent analysis and context.
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