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‘Mommy Bandits’ Steal $75,000 in Jewelry and Other Merchandise, Store Owner Says

Thieves took trays diamond and gemstone rings and gold, along with other items such as sunglasses and a Chanel bag.

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2 months ago

June 5, 2023

INSTORE Staff

A store owner in California says women holding small children stole thousands of dollars worth of merchandise

The crime at consignment store 2nd Act West in La Jolla happened Friday afternoon and was captured on security video, KGTV-TV reports.

Three women entered the store, and two of them were holding small children, according to the news report, which referred to the suspects as “mommy bandits.”

The women took trays of diamond and gemstone rings and gold, along with other items such as sunglasses and a Chanel bag, said store owner Lucie BongLai Le.

In all, merchandise worth $75,000 in merchandise was taken, she said.

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