St. Petersburg, Florida -- It wouldn't be Valentine's Day without a case of panty snatchers, but this isn't just an isolated incident.
The surveillance video is crystal clear. A group of young suspects stealing lingerie, bold as brass, from the Victoria's Secret at Tyrone Square Mall, and it wasn't just once.
According to St. Pete Police, on three separate occasions in January, suspects openly stuffed dozens of bras, panties and negligees into bags, out in the open and then walking out. Not a store employee in sight.
On each occasion the store's surveillance cameras captured the suspects stealing more than $2,500 worth of woman's undergarments.
During the month of January, St. Pete Police say an organized theft ring hit the Victoria Secret store in the Tyrone Mall.
The suspects appear to be well organized with some acting as lookouts and distracters while the theft is occurring.
We showed the video to young people at the Tyrone Square Mall for reaction.
These four teenager know all about Victoria's Secret, but they don't know what to think about the video.
During the month of January, St. Pete Police say an organized theft ring hit the Victoria Secret store in the Tyrone Mall.
"It was a lot of stuff! It wasn't just one or two things, the guy was literally stuffing the bags full," said Dalton Arnold.
"He has no mask on. He's just putting it in bags and people are walking around like nothing's happened," said Will Greene.
"They're probably online selling it. If something's 50 bucks, you could sell it half price with tags still on it. People will buy it," said TJ Hayduke.
"He might have people to help him. It looked like multiple people and no one bats an eye, just walks by. It's a little bit strange," said Joel Clausen.
St. Pete Police are calling this an organized theft ring, so if you recognize anyone in this video, call the cops. Remember you can do it anonymously at 727-893-7780 or use the anonymous Tip-411! Text "SPPD" and your tip to 847-411 (
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