Handbag hell as thieves steal luxury accessories

Up to £30,000 worth of handbags have been stolen from a shop in Edinburgh.

Handbag Heaven, on Howe Street, has had up to £30,000 of handbags stolen.

Thieves took dozens bags from Handbag Heaven on Howe Street at around 2.15am on Friday.

Detective Constable Sheila Silvagni said “Police officers were on the scene within a minute. However, the thieves had left with around 85 bags, estimated to be worth between £20,000 and £30,000.”

Three men are believed to be responsible.

They left the scene in a small silver-coloured vehicle.

Police have appealed for witnesses to contact them.