$5,000 in merchandise shoplifted from Christian Dior in Gold Coast

One person distracted an employee while the other grabbed merchandise.

By David Struett

Screen_Shot_2019_05_24_at_6.12.55_PM.png — Two people worked together to steal thousands of dollars of valuables from Christian Dior at 931 N. Rush St.

Two people worked together to shoplift thousands of dollars of merchandise Friday from a Christian Dior boutique in Gold Coast.

The male and female duo entered the store about 3:20 p.m. in the 900 block of North Rush Street, Chicago police said. The female distracted an employee while the male grabbed merchandise.

After grabbing about $5,000 worth of property, they left the shop without paying, according to a source.

Police have not offered a description of the shoplifters. Area Central detectives are investigating.

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