Thieves get away with $100,000 in handbags, spray fire extinguisher at employees to get away, police say

FAIRFAX, Va. — Police are asking for the public's help finding the people they say stole more than $100,000 in handbags from a store Tuesday afternoon.

According to the Fairfax County Police Department, the theft happened at a store in Tysons. Officers were called to the 2000 block of International Drive just before 3:45 p.m. 

Upon arrival, officers learned two men and three women walked into a store and began grabbing numerous handbags. During the robbery, police say one of the men discharged a fire extinguisher at employees to help get away. 

No injuries were reported and officers say the thieves got away with more than $100,000 worth of merchandise. 

Investigators released surveillance camera images of the suspects, who reportedly left as a group in a white Alfa Romeo, a luxury Italian sports car. Detectives believe the plates on the vehicle have been stolen or altered in some way but did not go into further detail. 

Anyone with information may contact the Tysons Urban Team at 703-556-7750. Tips can also be submitted anonymously through Crime Solvers by phone – 1-866-411-TIPS (866-411-8477). 

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