A high-end men's resale boutique in SoHo, known for serving celebrity clients such as Drake and Mark Wahlberg, was robbed of nearly $1 million (Rs 8.99 Crore) in merchandise early Monday morning, according to The New York Post.
According to New York police, a four-member team broke into 4G, an appointment-only luxury reseller on Spring Street, around 4:45 am The group entered through a window, quickly filled bags with rare items, and escaped in a waiting sedan.
Tom Macari, a brand ambassador for the store, told PIX11 that the thieves appeared well-organized and targeted specific products.
"They had a spotter outside and a getaway driver. They knew exactly what they wanted," he said, comparing the method to a recent break-in at the Louvre Museum.
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In that October incident, three thieves on scooters stole historic jewels worth $100 million from the Paris museum.
Macari said the SoHo thieves focused mainly on rare, one-of-a-kind pieces, completing the robbery in under five minutes. "They were in and out in four-and-a-half minutes. The NYPD arrived 91 seconds later," he added.
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Surveillance video shows the suspects breaking the window and grabbing premium clothing and accessories, many of which can cost more than $1,000 each, according to The New York Post.
Store owner Vincent Ferraro has previously described 4G as a boutique known for curating exclusive fashion pieces for top-tier clients. The shop has drawn attention for its flashy inventory and celebrity associations.
