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Fairfax County Police are searching for thieves who stole one hundred thousand dollars in high-end handbags from a store in Tysons Galleria.
Five people — three women and two men, all wearing face masks — entered what sources said was the Chanel Store at Tysons Galleria about just before 4 p.m. Tuesday, according to police.
To assist in the getaway, one of the suspects discharged a fire extinguisher at the store’s loss prevention employee, police said.
Investigators also released images of the suspect and of a luxury SUV, a white Alfa Romeo, driven by a sixth member of the retail theft crew.
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The thieves loaded it with the Chanel handbags before making their getaway.
Police said they believe the suspects switched up the license plates on that SUV.
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