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Online resale platform Vinted says it has removed a growing number of listings that French authorities suspect were looted during weekend riots. The company and national officials are now working to stop suspected stolen items appearing for sale on third‑party marketplaces.
Luxury stores targeted, listings appear online
Protests over the rising cost of living in France escalated into violent scenes at the weekend, with footage shared on social media showing people entering and emptying high‑end shops. Videos circulating online appear to show items taken from stores including Louis Vuitton, Burberry and Celine.
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Vinted removes listings of items linked to looting during French riots
Cosmetics chain Sephora also acknowledged that several of its outlets were broken into. Separately, multiple listings have cropped up on Vinted for goods authorities believe may have been taken during the unrest.
Vinted’s response and enforcement steps
The company says it has “taken immediate action to identify and remove listings linked to the looting” and has “stepped up monitoring of suspicious listings.” A spokesperson added: “When our rules are breached, we act against the accounts involved, up to permanent bans.”
Vinted confirmed it is “actively collaborating with law enforcement and the French authorities.” The platform’s rules explicitly ban the sale of stolen goods and allow retailers and users to report suspect listings for moderation teams to investigate.
Officials press e‑commerce firms and tighten security
French ministers are meeting with e‑commerce companies to discuss how suspected looted items should be handled online. On X, the Minister for AI and Digital Affairs, Anne Le Hénanff, warned: “Stolen goods from this weekend are being offered for sale on certain platforms. Such behaviours will not go unpunished.”
At the same time, authorities have announced tougher security measures to support businesses affected by looting and vandalism.
Curfews and youth restrictions in several cities
Demonstrations were banned in Marseille on Monday, while Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu urged regional authorities to impose curfews where needed. With students leading many of the protests, a number of cities asked minors to stay indoors between 8pm and 6am for the next two nights.
Local measures varied: Lille introduced restrictions for young people, Nice implemented a curfew from 9pm, and Paris placed a ban on being in Place de la République between 11pm and 6am.
One death reported, circumstances under review
Media reports say one person has died amid the unrest, though officials have not confirmed a direct link to the riots. Police have stated that a person suffered a cardiac arrest on Boulevard Magenta in Paris following a march; that incident is currently being investigated.
