Smash-and-grab burglars hit Magnificent Mile store on Christmas Day

CHICAGO - Surveillance video shows crooks smashing their way into a Mag Mile store, and then wheeling out bins full of merchandise.

It happened Christmas morning at Bottega Veneta in the 800 block of North Michigan Avenue, in at least the third time the upscale boutique has been hit since the pandemic.

Chicago police released surveillance video hoping the public can help identify the suspects and vehicle involved.

The theft happened at 4:37 a.m. on a frigid cold Christmas morning steps from the historic Water Tower. Surveillance footage shows three men emerge from a white van, one with what appears to be a sledgehammer, the others with 96-gallon recycling bins.

Inside, the suspects are seen clearing out store shelves and clothing racks, filling up the bins with all the merchandise.

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Police have not released the value of the stolen goods, but Bottega Veneta's handbags can retail for thousands of dollars each.

Within moments, the smash-and-grab crew loads up the van and takes off.

More than a week later, no one is in custody.

If you do recognize any of the three men in the video, the white van, or have any information related to this burglary, you're asked to contact police. You can also leave an anonymous tip at CPDTIP.com.