Surveillance Video Released in Northbrook Smash-and-Grab

Police released surveillance video Tuesday after burglars crashed a car into the Louis Vuitton store at an upscale mall in Northbrook, Illinois last week.

Northbrook Police said the crash happened at 4:53 a.m. Police said a number of purses were taken from the store, estimating the total value stolen at $120,000.

The video appeared to show at least eight burglars entering the store and fleeing with arms full of merchandise.

Sources close to the investigation told NBC5 the heist is similar to several other recent thefts in the Chicago area.

Police said in total, the theft took less than two minutes to complete.

Three high-end retailers were targeted in September, at Luxury Garage Sale in Old Town, Moncler on Oak Street and Louis Vuitton at a mall in Oak Brook.

Investigators said earlier they believe the break-in at the Moncler store is connected to the heist at Louis Vuitton in Oak Brook.

Earlier this month a stolen minivan was crashed into the Salvatore Ferragamo in the Chicago Premium Outlets Mall in Aurora, causing more than $20,000 in damage.

The burglars made off with more than $40,000 worth of purses and luggage, police said.

It's not clear whether the Northbrook heist is connected to the recent string of burglaries, but an investigation is ongoing.

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