Montclair Store Burglarized, ‘High-End’ Designer Bags Missing: Police

MONTCLAIR, NJ — A Montclair store was burglarized earlier this week, with the thieves stealing several expensive designer handbags, authorities announced Tuesday.

The Montclair Police Department released the following statement about the burglary, which took place Monday on Valley Road:

“At approximately 6:30 a.m., a pedestrian walking on Valley Road discovered the front window to Nouvelle & One Savvy Design had been shattered. Responding officers arrived and determined a burglary occurred during the overnight hours. The owners arrived shortly thereafter and confirmed the burglary and a number of high-end designer bags were missing. Surveillance footage shows a silver-colored sedan arriving at the business at approximately 1:48 a.m. Four individuals exit the vehicle and force entry into the business using a window punch tool. The suspects proceed to gather several designer handbags and flee the scene at 1:51 a.m.”

Police are investigating the burglary. Authorities said anyone with information can contact Detective Juliano at (973) 509-4724 or Detective Mateo at (973) 509-4721.

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