Exclusive | Bougie bandit 'disrobed manneqeuin' while pilfering Prada, Gucci and other high-end merch from NYC boutiques
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Jeffrey Gonzalez, a 48-year-old man with a record of 76 arrests, was apprehended for allegedly stealing $20,000 worth of high-end fashion items from various New York City boutiques in five months. His brazen thefts included stripping clothes off a mannequin and snatching designer bags and jackets. Notably, he stole items from renowned stores like Gucci and Coach, showcasing a pattern of targeting luxury merchandise. Despite a general decrease in retail theft, Gonzalez's actions reflect a specific surge in targeting of affluent brands. He is currently jailed with a $15,000 bail.
Gonzalez's arrest follows a spree of thefts from high-end boutiques across NYC, highlighting an alarming trend in retail theft targeting luxury goods.
The 48-year-old has a significant criminal history with 76 prior arrests, showcasing a long-running pattern of stealing valuable fashion merchandise from affluent stores.
During one of his heists, he boldly stripped a mannequin of its clothes at a boutique, smartly making off with merchandise worth over $1,200.
With retail theft declining generally, Gonzalez's case stands out as unusual, revealing a specific, targeted attack on designer brands over the past five months.
Read at New York Post
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