Thieves Steal $100K+ In Gucci Merch From OC Mall

COSTA MESA, CA — Authorities on Thursday were looking for suspects involved in a smash-and-grab robbery of the Gucci store in South Coast Plaza in Costa Mesa.

The crime was reported at around 7:15 p.m. Wednesday, the Costa Mesa Police Department reported.

According to NBC4, a group of about five to 10 thieves ran in while the store was open and quickly left with handbags. The loss was estimated at more than $100,000, officials said.

The robbery was the latest in a string of flash mob thefts at retail stores, including at a Nordstrom at Westfield Topanga Mall and an Yves Saint Laurent store at the Americana at Brand in Glendale.

Another theft was reported Tuesday night at a high-end denim store in Hancock Park.

Descriptions of the suspects were not immediately available.

No further information was available.