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SoHo Boutique Hit With Brazen $2 Million Heist Caught on Surveillance Video

Eyewitness News ABC7NYDecember 5, 20252 min4,724 views
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Brazen Boutique Heist in SoHo

  • πŸ’Ž A high-end boutique in SoHo, named 4G Seller, was the target of a brazen heist where thieves stole approximately $2 million worth of merchandise.
  • ⏱️ The entire operation, from breaking in to escaping, took just four minutes.

Method of the Break-In

  • πŸͺœ Thieves gained access by breaking through a second-floor window using a fire escape.
  • 🎭 Two individuals, described as masked and wearing construction outfits with headlamps, entered the boutique.
  • πŸš— Two accomplices were positioned outside: one acting as a spotter and another as the getaway driver.
  • πŸ“¦ The thieves used garbage bags to quickly pack up one-of-one high-end merchandise, including designer clothing, jewelry, and accessories.

Aftermath and Investigation

  • 🚨 The break-in triggered an alarm, and the NYPD arrived on the scene within 90 seconds.
  • πŸ” Crime scene units spent the day processing the scene, which was littered with broken glass on both the street level and the second floor.
  • πŸ’‘ The boutique specializes in appointment-only shopping and caters to celebrity clients, with individual items valued at tens to hundreds of thousands of dollars.
  • 🏷️ Many of the stolen items were unique pieces, making them recognizable and traceable if someone attempts to resell or wear them.
  • πŸ™ Despite the significant loss, the boutique plans to continue serving clients and hopes the NYPD can track down the stolen items and responsible parties.
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