Paris Luxury Handbag Thefts Outpace Jewelry Heists

Paris has seen a surge in million-euro robberies targeting luxury handbags from boutiques and brand headquarters. Organized gangs favor designer bags from Hermès, Louis Vuitton, Chanel, and Dior, capitalizing on soaring global demand and a booming secondhand market. Unlike jewelry, these bags are easier to resell, making them the new prized loot for criminals. Police report sophisticated, fast raids such as ram-raids and balcony break-ins.