Salinas Police identify Victoria’s Secret bra bandits

UPDATE: 3/20/2018 1:33 p.m. The Salinas Police Department has identified two suspects wanted for stealing thousands of dollars worth of bras from a Victoria’s Secret back in January.

The two woman have been identified as Mercedes Cannonier, and Sonja Reid.

On January 21, the suspects allegedly stole more than $17,000 worth of bras from a Victoria’s Secret at Northridge Mall.

“These woman, along with others are also suspects in similar cases in Monterey and the Bay Area,” said Salinas PD.

If you have any information related to this theft call Detective Byron Gansen at 831-758-7137.

The Salinas Police Department originally listed three suspects but have since retracted that statement to two.

PREVIOUS STORY: Salinas Police say they believe the women involved in the theft of more than $17,000 worth of bras were responsible for a similar theft in Monterey in December.

Here are the new photos released from that incident:

If you recognize these women please contact Detective Gansen, (831) 758-7137 or email him at: byrong@ci.salinas.ca.us

Original Post:

More than $17,000 worth of bras were stolen from a store in Salinas.

According to Salinas Police, the brazen theft took place on January 21, when three women entered the Victoria’s Secret in Northridge Mall and took nearly 300 bras.

“They waited for the employee to leave the immediate area, and proceeded to steal nearly 300 bras valued at over $17,000,” said SPD.

If anyone recognizes the three suspects call Salinas Police at 831-758-7250.