CBS News
Armed robbers hit luxury store in Paris reported to be “Jeweler to the Stars”
![](https://assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2024/05/18/3b9ab3bd-2683-4192-849e-84a2b476b136/thumbnail/1200x630/7fe9368852dc771e3b58262795f2961d/ap24139515465479.jpg?v=dac66bdad19d0be8e87f46552b582682)
French police were hunting for armed robbers Saturday who hit a jewelry store on one of Paris’ poshest streets, and media reports said the target was the exclusive Harry Winston boutique, self-described “Jeweler to the Stars.”
Paris police said the armed robbers arrived and left on motorbikes, firing a shot outside without causing any casualties. Video broadcast by BFM-TV showed people dressed in black speeding away on two motorbikes.
Thibault Camus / AP
A store worker who picked up the phone said the jeweler was robbed Saturday but hung up without giving details or his name. The luxury boutique was cordoned off as police investigators went in and out Saturday afternoon. The Paris prosecutor’s office overseeing the investigation gave the robbery location as Avenue Montaigne, where Harry Winston has its dazzling, by-appointment store, but wouldn’t confirm that the jeweler was the target.
Harry Winston didn’t immediately reply to emailed questions from The Associated Press. Neither the police nor the prosecutor’s office said whether the robbers made off with jewels and, if so, how much they were worth. This is not the first time the luxury store has been robbed. Eight people were convicted in 2015 in connection with a spectacular 2008 holdup in which three cross-dressing gunmen stole about $92 million in loot.
CBS News
California experiences rare August snowfall in Sierra Nevada Mountains near Mammoth
![](https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2024/08/24/5516a653-85e2-4536-861c-9df0ab730e68/thumbnail/1200x630/3f195e0e31c26a53039e174bafc4f4f5/snow-at-minaret-vista.png?v=29ebd300d9a3cd24077d945a46991f72)
A rare dusting of summer snowfall happened in the Sierra Nevada Mountains in California overnight.
The snow was spotted by a deputy in Eastern Madera County at Minaret Vista, who posted the video to their Facebook page on Saturday, August 24.
Madera County Sheriff’s Office
“While it’s rare to see snow this time of year, it’s a reminder of the unpredictable nature of our beautiful Sierra Nevada. If you’re planning to visit, please drive carefully and be prepared for the chilly weather,” according to the Madera County Sheriff’s Office Facebook page.
Snow was also recorded at the top of The Summit at Mammoth Mountain, which is 11,053 feet.
“This morning was chill. Take a look at the dusting of new snow on the mid and upper-mountain,” said officials at Mammoth Mountain on Instagram.
You could also see the snow on Mammoth Mountain’s live webcam page.
The National Weather Service sent out an alert to hikers and campers in the area to be prepared for winter conditions, including slick roads.
CBS News
Group leads nationwide effort to track antisemitic threats
![](https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2024/08/24/c27d2007-ce37-499e-88b1-7342e803f352/thumbnail/1200x630/e903b7d3a125b8796bc3ddc0b25b73ba/cbsn-fusion-group-leads-nationwide-effort-to-track-antisemitic-threats-thumbnail.jpg?v=29ebd300d9a3cd24077d945a46991f72)
Watch CBS News
Be the first to know
Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting.
CBS News
Atlanta accountant choreographs iconic Bellagio fountain display
![](https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2024/08/25/b5fa21dc-0b25-4523-ae58-8fab40ff88cc/thumbnail/1200x630/a2f82a21caf91a3b683887ef1377a2e0/evans.jpg?v=29ebd300d9a3cd24077d945a46991f72)
Watch CBS News
Be the first to know
Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting.