Up to 50 kg of gold stolen from jewelry factory in France

Five unidentified armed men have stolen up to 50 kg of gold from the workshop of a jewelry factory in the French city of Besançon.

Operativ Media reports, citing FranceInfo television.

It was reported that the robbers stole between 20 and 50 kg of gold, as well as items of jewelry.

According to the television channel, the robbers fired several shots, hitting one of the factory employees. 

An investigation into the incident is underway.