Fragrance theft ring targeting stores in St. Louis County and St. Charles County

Thieves grabbing thousands of dollars in perfume from store shelves in St. Louis county and St. Charles County
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CHESTERFIELD, MO (KMOX) - More than $50,000 worth of perfume and cologne is missing from stores in Saint Louis County and Saint Charles County. The thieves come in with garbage bags, grab what they can and run out.

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Chesterfield Police Sergeant Robert Powell, says they're not selective, "there doesn't appear to be any specific brand that's targeted. Just going in and taking everything you can and they're usually out in under a minute."

Powell says to let police know immediately if you see any fragrance thefts happening. He advises you not to try an intervene.

He says surveillance footage shows two men and two women as possible suspects. They may be driving around in a four-door white Chevy car with damage on the right rear bumper.

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