After smashing into a Chanel boutique in the French capital, thieves stole a number of luxury handbags. They made use of a stolen Jeep Cherokee to ram a metal shutter, creating a gap wide enough to slip inside and steal the goods.

The made their escape on scooters – but not before the set the car on fire to erase any evidence. Although unclear, it was suggested that the value of the haul was “quite significant” as classic Chanel bags retail at around $6 000 each.

[source: belfasttelegraph&wsj]