Seeking Public Assistance - Theft of Designer Handbags

The Calgary Police Service is seeking public assistance in relation to the theft of numerous designer handbags.

At approximately 2 a.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 10, 2014, two men smashed the north facing glass window of Holt Renfrew, located at 510 8 Avenue S.W., gaining entry into the store. Once inside the store the men stole a number of Gucci and Louis Vuitton handbags.

Damage to the store is estimated at $10,000.

Anyone who may have recently purchased brand new, authentic Louis Vuitton or Gucci handbags for a considerable discount, is asked to contact police.

Anyone with information about this incident is asked to call police at 403-266-1234 or Crime Stoppers anonymously using any of the following methods:

TALK: 1-800-222-8477

TYPE: www.calgarycrimestoppers.org

TEXT: tttTIPS to 274637

CASE #14484951