Crime & Safety

Police: Thieves Stole High-End Handbags From Bellevue Nordstrom

Bellevue Police said two women stole 10 very expensive handbags and threatened an employee during a robbery Monday morning.

Police are searching for two suspects after several high-end handbags were stolen from Nordstrom.
Police are searching for two suspects after several high-end handbags were stolen from Nordstrom. (Bellevue PD)

BELLEVUE, WA — Bellevue Police are searching for two young women, believed to have stolen handbags worth tens of thousands from the Bell Square Nordstorm. Investigators were called to the store Monday morning on reports that 10 high-end bags were taken by two suspects who threatened a clerk with pepper spray.

Detectives believe the suspects are in their late teens or early 20s. Police said the pair left the scene in a silver SUV — possibly a Kia Sorento. Anyone who recognizes the suspects or spots the handbags for sale is asked to contact authorities.

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