Lola Saratoga hit again in smash and grab
GUILDERLAND — Lola Saratoga, a boutique for designer bags, was the victim of another smash and grab — this time at its Stuyvesant Plaza location early Tuesday.
Owner Megan Druckman said within three minutes suspects cleaned her out of luxury handbags that go for about $1,000 each. This is the second hit to her business, the first one taking place on Dec. 12 at her store on Broadway in Saratoga Springs. Druckman said that smash and grab resulted in her losing about $120,000 in designer bag merchandise.
“Overall, this is very disheartening as a small business owner who has to go through this,” Druckman said. “This is the second time within six months.”
The boutique, closed for the next week, has surveillance cameras.
Guilderland police said the burglary took place about 12:43 a.m. A preliminary investigation revealed three men smashed the front store window, making entry and stealing merchandise. The suspects fled in a newer model, white Honda SUV. Anyone who may have surveillance video or may have observed suspicious individuals, vehicles or activity in that area are urged to contact Investigator Christopher Oades at 518-3561501 or email at oadesc@gpdny.org.
In Saratoga Springs, Druckman said that burglary is still under investigation. During that incident, two men broke into the shop at 5 a.m. by allegedly smashing through the glass door. They swiped the valuable merchandise in less than two minutes. The two men, police said, then left the scene, heading north on Broadway in a dark-colored sedan.
While disheartened for her business, Druckman said that she has “great support from clients, staff and plaza.”
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