Smash-and-grab thieves target Balenciaga store in Gold Coast

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CHICAGO —Another high-end fashion store in the city’s Gold Coast was the target of a smash-and-grab.

The incident involving a red Jeep SUV happened around 5:30 a.m. Tuesday at the Balenciaga store, located at 15 East Oak Street.

An unknown amount of people reportedly drove a Jeep through the front window of the store. The store’s manager tells WGN News she was taking inventory of what was stolen and photographing the damage. The amount of merchandise stolen is unknown at this time.

Police have not provided an further details on this incident.

In most smash-and-grab situations, the suspects will use a stolen vehicle to crash into a store, then a group of people will grab merchandise and leave the scene in a getaway car.

Balenciaga is a favorite brand of several celebrities. It sells high-end clothing and accessories, most of which cost thousands of dollars.

This is a developing story. Check back for details.

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Erik Runge

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