Thieves steal £80,000 worth of handbags in Louis Vuitton store raid in Edinburgh
An investigation's been launched after thieves raided the Louis Vuitton store on Multrees Walk in Edinburgh, stealing 80 thousand pounds worth of handbags.
It happened at around 3.45am today (17th December).
The two male suspects smashed a window and forced their way in to the store, before running towards North St Andrew Street.
They were seen entering a silver saloon car, which travelled off northwards.
The first suspect is described as white, around 30-years-old, about 6ft tall with a slim build and a prominent nose. He was wearing a grey hooded top with the hood up and black beanie hat, dark trousers and black trainers. He also walked with a slight stoop.
The second suspect is described as being white, between 5ft 8ins and 5ft 10ins tall with a medium build and wearing a grey hooded top and dark bottoms.
DI Graham Grant from the Community Investigation Unit at Corstorphine Police Station said “Despite the early time of this break-in, this was an incredibly brazen incident in an area that sees regular footfall throughout the day. “We are carrying out various lines of inquiry in the area in an effort to trace the suspects and are now appealing to the public for their assistance. "It is believed these males have travelled there on foot and so I would appeal to anyone who has seen these men, their vehicle, before during or after this incident, or who has information on the whereabouts of the handbags is asked to contact police on 101 or alternatively the charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.”