Short Hills Mall Theft: 3 Stolen Handbags Cost More Than A Car

MILLBURN, NJ — According to the Millburn Police Department, yet another ultra-expensive shoplifting incident was reported at the mall last month. This time, the suspect targeted three handbags from a display at the Nieman Marcus store.

The value of the three bags was estimated at $17,700, police said.

After the theft, the suspect – a black male wearing a black baseball cap and an orange vest – ran from the store and escaped through the parking deck, police said.

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Other recent expensive thefts at the mall include:

• In July, the Louis Vuitton store reported the theft of three wallets valued at $3,185
• In June 2016, Jimmy Choo personnel reported that an unknown suspect took three handbags valued at $4,520 from a display
• In April 2016, Neiman Marcus personnel reported that a male stole two handbags valued at $9,500 from a display
• In April 2016, store personnel at Victoria’s Secret reported that a female wearing all black clothing and carrying an Abercrombie bag allegedly stole 47 bottles of perfume and 31 men’s fragrance bottles in a bag valued at $2,954
• In January 2016, Saks Fifth Avenue reported that two male suspects allegedly stole six jackets valued at $4,650

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