A jewelry store inside the Ritz hotel in Paris was the victim of an armed robbery Wednesday evening, according to French police.
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No one was injured in the heist, officials said.
Police said three men were arrested at the scene, while two escaped with an undetermined amount of jewelry.
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Davy Parker, who works near the hotel said there was a commotion outside after hearing what sounded like gunshots.
"Everyone was in panic in the street.” Parker said, “But the police arrived really quickly.”

The Ritz did not immediately respond to a request for comment.