Palm Desert: Pair robs Louis Vuitton store

The Louis Vuitton store on El Paseo in Palm Desert was robbed on Tuesday June 19, officials reported.

The Louis Vuitton store was robbed on Tuesday June 19. (Contributed image)

A man and a woman walked into the swanky store, pilfered several pricey bags and luggage, and ran out before they could be apprehended.

The pair were last seen hopping into a white four-door sedan and speeding off in an unknown direction.

Palm Desert Sheriff’s Burglary Suppression Unit are currently investigating the robbery.

The first suspect as described as a black male in his 30’s, with braided hair, 6 feet tall and weighing approximately 180 lbs.

His accomplice is described as a black female in her 30’s, 5 feet 5 inches tall and weighing about 250 lbs., Sgt. Buompensiero stated in a report.

Anyone with information can call the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department – Palm Desert Station at 760-836-1600 or Crime Stoppers at 760-341-7867.

Stephanie D. Schulte is a writer/photographer with SWRNN.  She can be reached at stephanie.schulte@swrnn.com.