In Yverdon-les-Bains, a 95-year-old woman is recovering after a violent burglary at her home on December 3rd.
Vaud police say two intruders tied her to a chair and threatened her, but she managed to trigger her emergency device, alerting on-call medical staff who immediately contacted authorities.
A major search operation followed, with multiple patrols setting up checkpoints.
Officers stopped a fleeing car and arrested three men, aged between 47 and 22.
A stolen safe was found in the vehicle. All three are now in custody as prosecutors open a criminal investigation.
Patek Philippe paid part of bomber's ransom
Crypto investor steals millions from friends and family
Geneva commune wants to secure its borders
Coach drivers make Gotthard jam worse
Capsule hotels head for Swiss roadsides
New record for Escalade - but now it may be full
