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‘Flash mob’ steals $25,000 worth of clothes from Atlanta store

RAW VIDEO: Thieves caught on camera ransacking, stealing clothes from Northwest Atlanta boutique Thieves caught on camera ransacking, stealing clothes from Northwest Atlanta boutique

ATLANTA — The Atlanta Police Department is asking for help identifying suspects who stole more than $25,000 worth of merchandise from an Atlanta clothing store.

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Police said that before 7:45 p.m. Feb. 15 six men entered Toussaint Namdi on Piedmont Avenue and began snatching clothing off racks and mannequins before running away.

So-called “flash mob” thefts have been increasing across the county. Businesses like Home Depot have been fighting organized retail thefts.

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Anyone with information is asked to call the Atlanta Police Department’s Larceny Unit at 404-546-5968 or submit a tip anonymously to the Crime Stoppers Atlanta tip line at 404-577-8477. A reward of up to $2,000 is being offered.

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