In the Vosges, an investigation opened into the theft of bronze bells in the village of Robécourt
These bells from an old foundry disappeared during the night of 4 to 5 August, then were found in very bad condition. Two of them have lost their handles and can no longer be put in motion, while two others were "pulverized" with blows from a sledgehammer.
We haven't written up this one. Le Monde Economie has the full story — the link below goes straight to it.