Pricey Hats Stolen in Aspen Smash-and-Grab Raid

Two $2,000 limited-edition Nick Fouquet hats were snatched from the St. Regis hotel in a daring heist.

Feb. 4, 2026 at 7:47pm

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A thief smashed a display window at the St. Regis hotel in Aspen, Colorado and stole two expensive, limited-edition Nick Fouquet hats worth around $2,000 each. The brazen raid is being called the 'Milliner-dollar Heist' by local media.

Why it matters

Aspen is known for its high-end shopping and luxury hotels, making it a prime target for this type of brazen theft. The stolen hats were rare, exclusive items that would be difficult to fence, raising questions about the thief's motives and potential connections.

The details

According to reports, a single crook smashed the display window at the St. Regis hotel and made off with the two pricey Nick Fouquet hats. Nick Fouquet is a luxury hat designer whose creations can cost thousands of dollars each.

  • The theft occurred on February 5, 2026.

The players

Nick Fouquet

A luxury hat designer whose limited-edition hats were the target of the theft.

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What’s next

Police are investigating the theft and reviewing surveillance footage to try to identify the suspect.

The takeaway

This high-profile theft highlights the risks luxury retailers face, even in upscale destinations like Aspen, and the need for enhanced security measures to protect exclusive, valuable merchandise.