Overview
- The attempted break-in occurred on Wednesday 20 May when Pavard's partner surprised several people at the family's Marseille home and called emergency services.
- Victims described the fleeing car as a Mercedes and officers located and stopped a similarly described vehicle minutes later.
- Five occupants of that vehicle, reported to be aged between 16 and 28, were arrested at the scene and placed in garde à vue.
- Authorities have opened an inquiry into what they are treating as a possible attempted burglary but no formal charges or motive have been made public.
- The incident adds to a series of break-ins targeting figures linked to Olympique de Marseille, including a burglary at coach Habib Beye's home in April, and has heightened security concerns among players and their families.