In Six-Fours-les-Plages, in the Var department, two cases of injured or killed cats have reignited concerns among residents of the Reynier neighborhood. The National Police are now focusing on preventative outreach at markets in Six-Fours, Sanary-sur-Mer, and Bandol to inform residents and gather any potential witness statements.
Two cases in the Reynier area
According to information reported by Actu Toulon, Myrtille, a cat found dead on August 23 near the Reynier middle school, had apparently been skinned. An investigation has been opened. The mayor of Six-Fours indicated that a man, already in custody in connection with another case, had been taken into custody and had confessed to the crime. This step does not constitute a conviction.
On September 2nd, Borneo returned home seriously wounded by two pellets, one of which reportedly perforated his intestine in several places. A complaint has been filed and an investigation is underway. The two cases are separate: the available information does not allow for any connection to be established between them.
The incident has prompted appeals for witnesses, particularly from people with surveillance cameras. It concerns Six-Fours-les-Plages, in the Var department, and not the entire Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur region.
Exchanges on the sector’s markets
The Sanary-sur-Mer public security district covers Bandol, Sanary-sur-Mer, and Six-Fours-les-Plages, confirms the Var prefecture ( var.gouv.fr ). Within this area, the National Police are organizing « Police-Community Meetings » focused on animal abuse. The first meeting was held at the Six-Fours market on the weekend of September 26. Police officers spoke with residents and collected testimonies, according to the source article.
These meetings also aim to remind residents how to report a concerning situation. A document from the City of Six-Fours mentions the emergency numbers 17 and 18, the municipal police, and 3677, the number dedicated to reporting animal abuse. ( ville-six-fours.fr ) In case of emergency, residents can contact the appropriate services rather than attempting to intervene themselves.
The next announced appointments
According to the schedule provided in the source article, the police are to continue these exchanges at the Sanary-sur-Mer market on Thursday, October 1, 2026, and then in Bandol on Tuesday, November 3, 2026. The precise times and locations are not indicated in the available information; it is therefore preferable to verify the information with the municipalities or the National Police before traveling.
For residents, these meetings offer a local point of contact, without replacing the ongoing investigations. The circumstances of the two cases and their legal consequences remain to be established.
Source: Toulon News – Local News – actu.fr
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