There was an ‘organised’ ram-raid at Louis Vuitton in Leeds last night

A forensic examination is currently being carried out

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Police are investigating the ram-raid which occurred at the Louis Vuitton designer store in Leeds Briggate last night.  The suspects repeatedly reversed a silver Subaru car into the front of the store and then stole the items on display inside. After abandoning the smashed Subaru the thieves fled in a green Audi. A forensic examination is now being carried out in the hopes of discovering more information.

Detective Inspector Charlotte Hails, of Leeds District CID, said: “This has clearly been a planned and organised offence targeting high value goods in the store. Given its prominent location in the city centre and the dramatic circumstances, the incident was witnessed by a number of people.”

She continued: “We have spoken to a number of witnesses but are still keen to hear from anyone who saw any part of the incident, particularly if they filmed or photographed what was happening on their phones. We are carrying out extensive enquiries around both vehicles involved and would like to hear from anyone who has seen the silver Subaru, registration W359 CYG, in the time leading up to the incident or who has seen the green Audi after it left the scene.”

Anyone who is offered Louis Vuitton goods for sale in suspicious circumstances should contact the police.
Detective Inspector Hails stated further that: “An offence of this nature targeting premises in the city centre is relatively unusual but will have caused understandable concern, and our colleagues in the city neighbourhood team will be working to provide suitable support and reassurance to businesses and the community.”