Detectives are searching for two men after luxury handbags and watches worth £200,000 were stolen from a business in north London.
The Metropolitan Police has photographed two men who they would like to identify in connection with the robbery at the Eve’s Pre-Loved showroom in Bunns Lane, Mill Hill, between 10.30pm and 10.50pm on December 3. Published.
Police say they want to investigate the identities of the two in connection with the theft incident. Photo: Metropolitan Police Department
Two Cartier watches were also taken from the store.
The stolen handbags include a 1957 Hermès Vintage Kelly Crocodile Bag (bottom centre) worth £11,000 and a Chanel patent mini rectangular bag (bottom right) worth £5,000. Photo: Eve’s Pre-Loved
In the photo released by police, a man with short black hair is seen wearing a black down jacket and a black top underneath. The second man has a thick beard and is wearing a gray hoodie and black jumper.
Surveillance camera footage showed two men, who were wearing face masks during the robbery, kicking in the showroom door and leaving about four minutes later with large bags filled with luxury goods. Ta.
Eveyspreloved owner Evey Amery told Sky News that dealing with the aftermath of the theft had been “extremely difficult” and forced her to move her vintage handbag consignment business elsewhere.
Evey Amery, Owner of Eveyspreloved
Police have also increased security at her new facility, she said.
Amélie, 57, said a “high percentage” of her shares were stolen in an “obviously targeted attack”.
The appointment-only showroom was stocked with thousands of pounds worth of ‘wishlist’ bags from world-famous fashion brands including Chanel, Hermès and Louis Vuitton.
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A business owner who was robbed is asking for help.
“These bags may belong to customers who may have inherited the bag or received the bag as a gift, as well as it could be a bag they have kept for many years or an investment,” she said.
“It took me a long time to set up the business. They stole my bags, but they don’t accept my passion and my love for my work.”
Robber breaking into premises
One of the two robbers carrying two large bags containing branded goods.
Ms Amélie also warned potential customers looking for their favorite bags ahead of Christmas against purchasing potentially stolen items that do not have dust covers, boxes or details of authenticity.
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After stealing from Amélie’s store, the two took the handbags out of the boxes and bags and put them into a larger bag.
Amelie, who is also a presenter on the shopping channel QVC, opened Eve’s Pre-Loved in 2021 after 40 years in the fashion industry.
Police are investigating whether the robbery incident is related to other robberies.
Sergeant Joe Halsey said: “I would like people to look at these images and see if they recognize the two men shown. They were photographed in Bunns Lane in the early hours of the morning on the day of the theft. “It’s something that happened.”
“Managers are understandably upset by what has happened and we need support to arrest those responsible.
“At this time, we are working to determine if this robbery is connected to other robberies.”
