Major Robbery at JD.com’s Paris Warehouse
A major robbery at JD.com’s warehouse in Paris has left the Chinese e-commerce giant in a difficult situation. Thieves stole over 50,000 products, including smartphones, tablets, laptops, and headphones. JD.com has rejected reports estimating the value of the stolen items at approximately €37 million (44 million USD), stating that the actual loss is significantly different.
A major robbery at JD.com’s warehouse in Paris has left the Chinese e-commerce giant in a difficult situation. Thieves stole over 50,000 products, including smartphones, tablets, laptops, and headphones. JD.com has rejected reports estimating the value of the stolen items at approximately €37 million (44 million USD), stating that the actual loss is significantly different.
The theft occurred at JD.com’s first self-operated procurement center in Paris, located in the northern suburb of Dugny, near the French capital. According to French media reports, the robbery took place during the night between Sunday and Monday. The suspects disabled the warehouse’s security system and took advantage of a malfunctioning alarm system, stealing around 30 pallets. These pallets contained mainly smartphones, computers, and tablets.
Analysis of Security Camera Footage Underway
Local police have initiated an investigation into the incident, treating it as a robbery carried out by an organized criminal gang. The Banditry Repression Brigade, which is investigating the crime, is analyzing footage obtained from security cameras outside the warehouse. However, due to the ongoing investigation and the incomplete inventory check, the full scope of the theft and the financial damage have not yet been determined.
Impact on the Platform’s Christmas Shopping in France
This theft marks a setback for JD.com. The Paris warehouse plays an important role as part of the company’s global logistics network aimed at directing its operations in Europe. JD.com’s rapidly growing European operations became more prominent with the launch of its European e-commerce platform, Joybuy, in France in October 2025.
Although the company continues to expand rapidly in Europe, it remains unclear how the theft will affect the platform’s first Christmas shopping season in France. However, JD.com has stated that it will continue to operate its global supply chain in full compliance with laws and regulations, without deviating from its commitment to providing high-quality logistics services.
JD.com in the Process of Acquiring Ceconomy
The theft occurred at a critical time for JD.com, as the company was preparing for its first Christmas shopping season in France. Joybuy, which offers ultra-fast delivery options such as same-day and next-day delivery, aimed to make a significant impact on the French market. However, it remains uncertain whether the theft will affect the platform’s performance during the holiday shopping period.
JD.com is also in the spotlight with its recent acquisition efforts in Europe. The company is in the process of finalizing a deal to acquire the German electronics retailer Ceconomy for €2.2 billion. This acquisition would make JD.com the second-largest shareholder in the French retail giant Fnac Darty, further increasing its influence in the European market.
Investigation Continues
As the investigation progresses, JD.com has stated that it is working closely with French authorities. The company emphasized that the loss figures reported by the media do not accurately reflect the results of the initial inventory reconciliation. Authorities are working intensively to determine the true extent of the theft, and further developments are expected as the investigation continues.