Over the past two months there have been multiple snatch and grab crimes committed by thieves who walk into Dillard's at Atlantic Station and snatch expensive purses before quickly exit out the building.
On September 25th, a security officer told Atlanta Police that, "he observed a black male walk inside of Dillards on the 17 1/2th st side at approximately 14:05. He stated the male grabbed approximately 7 Michael Kors purse, then fled out of Dillard;s with no proof of purchase."
Earlier this month, on November 14th 5 young males walked suspiciously wandered the Michael Kors rack before grabbing as many purses as they could and running out the door. The security officer this time, "captured video of 5 males that appeared to be between 15 and 20 years old, coming into the store and going straight to the purse section. When they got to the section all of the suspects grabbed 2 or 3 purses each and ran out of the door. "
The value of the purses stolen is estimated at $3000.
The video shows pretty good images of a few of the suspects and police are looking for any assistance in identifying these individuals.
Any information on the case can be submitted anonymously to the Crime Stoppers Atlanta tip line at 404-577-TIPS (8477), online www.crimestoppersatlanta.org or by texting CSA and the tip to CRIMES (274637). Persons do not have to give their name or any identifying information to be eligible for the reward of up to $2,000.
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