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.
Reports of suspected abuse cases in creches
Stone martens find a home in Cornavin car park
'On' CEO’s 80-hour work week sparks debate
Switzerland vs France divide on trust in government
Swiss want a strong army, but not the bill
Geneva Leads Swiss Unemployment Surge
