ORANGE PARK, Fla. — Deputies say a woman got away with two Michael Kors purses from Belk at the Orange Park Mall earlier this month, totaling almost $650.
A man acted as her lookout so she wouldn't get caught. Deputies say the two walked over to the Michael Kors section.
They say the woman bent down near some purses and clipped the security line.
They say she stuffed two purses in the bag she walked in with, and ran out of the store.
They say the man stayed behind continuing to act as a lookout when the alarm in the store went off.
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Local Martha Leinonen, who works at an eyeglass store across the street, said she has a similar issue with thieves targeting expensive designer glasses.
"We have the same problem happening here. They come in in droves and steal the high-end sunglasses and walk out. They're in and out before you even know what happens," said Leinonen.
We learned this isn't the first time purses were stolen from Belk at this mall.
At the end of last year, we told you about a man who was wanted for clipping the security lines of three other high-end purses and running out of Belk.
Leinonen said she doesn't think this is a crime that will die down
"As long as the demand is there for high end purses," said Leinonen.
Deputies say they do not have a good picture of the woman to release.
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