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NYPD Probes Swift SoHo Heist at 4G Seller as Four Suspects Are Sought

Surveillance shows a four-person crew using a fire escape to seize one-of-a-kind pieces in under five minutes, with losses disputed by the store versus police.

Overview

  • Four men broke into the appointment-only boutique around 4:30–4:45 a.m., entered via a fire escape window, and fled in a sedan, police said.
  • Store video shows masked suspects in construction-style outfits with headlamps stuffing clothing, jewelry, and accessories into bags and relaying them to a getaway car.
  • The thieves were inside for roughly four to four-and-a-half minutes, and officers arrived about 90–91 seconds after they left, according to staff and local reports.
  • Authorities estimate about $1 million in losses, while store representatives say the value nears $2 million, including rare jeans valued at $90,000 to $150,000 and a pair once owned by Lenny Kravitz.
  • NYPD crime scene investigators processed the shop on Monday, no arrests have been announced, and police are seeking tips as the boutique continues limited appointments.