"We’ve been burgled!" Charlottesville antique store Circa exclaimed on social media earlier this week.
The shop that prides itself on its distinctive wares was robbed April 25 by three people sporting some of their own distinctive garb.
"Keep an eye out for these three, all working together," the store wrote on social media.
As shown on surveillance footage, the trio comprises a man in a bright orange hooded sweatshirt marked "Hunt Club," a woman in red flip-flops toting an oversize purse bedecked with navy and aqua diamond shapes, and another woman clad in a T-shirt depicting George Washington as the "Original gangster" wearing sunglasses.
"They distracted the store clerk and reached behind the counter and stole some checks," Charlottesville police spokesman Kyle Ervin told The Daily Progress.
Thus far, the theft has not resulted in a monetary loss for the store, said Ervin.
"But it wouldn’t be a surprise," Ervin added, "if the suspect tries to use said checks."
Expressing concern about derailing the investigation, a store manager declined to provide additional details to The Daily Progress.
"If anyone has any information, we encourage them to contact us," said Ervin.
The Charlottesville Police Department can be reached at (434) 970-3280. Those who wish to remain anonymous can contact the Crime Stoppers tip line at (434) 977-4000.
Circa is located at 1700 Allied St. in the McIntire Plaza shopping center. The store carries vintage furniture, collectibles and art in a 10,000-square-foot space.
According to the store’s posts on Facebook and Instagram, the suspects left the scene in bright blue Hyundai Elantra that appeared new with no front license plate.
Source: www.dailyprogress.com
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