Fashion Model Arrested for $1 Million Boutique Heist

Abdallah Diaby charged with grand larceny, burglary, and criminal possession of stolen property in connection with December 2025 robbery

Feb. 21, 2026 at 6:04am

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Abdallah Diaby, a 21-year-old fashion model, was arrested and charged in connection with a December 2025 robbery of a high-end boutique in Manhattan's SoHo neighborhood. Diaby and three other male suspects are accused of stealing over $1 million worth of designer clothing and accessories from the 4Gseller boutique in a dramatic four-minute heist caught on security footage.

Why it matters

The brazen robbery at 4Gseller highlights the ongoing challenges luxury retailers face with organized retail crime, as well as the potential involvement of fashion industry insiders in such schemes. The incident has raised concerns about security vulnerabilities at exclusive boutiques that cater to an elite clientele.

The details

According to police, Diaby and three other suspects arrived at the 4Gseller boutique around 4:10 AM on December 1, 2025, disguised as construction workers. They then allegedly stole 20 Saint Laurent designer jackets, 30 handbags, 20 belts, and other high-end merchandise valued at over $1 million. The group was in and out of the store in just four and a half minutes, with one person dropping the items from the balcony to others waiting below who then fled the scene in a silver Ford SUV.

  • The robbery occurred on December 1, 2025 around 4:10 AM.
  • Diaby was arrested on February 19, 2026 and arraigned the same day.
  • Diaby's next court appearance is scheduled for March 18, 2026.

The players

Abdallah Diaby

A 21-year-old fashion model who was arrested and charged in connection with the December 2025 robbery of the 4Gseller boutique in Manhattan.

4Gseller

A high-end boutique in Manhattan's SoHo neighborhood that was the target of the $1 million robbery.

Tommy Macari

The owner of the 4Gseller boutique, who described the heist as "kind of like the movies" due to its dramatic execution.

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What they’re saying

“They took a lot of one of one, high-end merchandise. So, basically brands like Chrome Hearts and St. Laurent, a lot of custom pieces. They were just dropping them off the balcony and someone was running it to the car.”

— Tommy Macari, Owner, 4Gseller

“We were awakened by a crashing sound. We didn't know what it was. And then some other noises, which were also unfamiliar.”

— Guy Story, Resident

What’s next

The judge in the case will decide on March 18, 2026 whether or not to allow Abdallah Diaby to be released on bail.

The takeaway

This high-profile robbery underscores the vulnerability of exclusive luxury boutiques to organized retail crime, and the potential involvement of fashion industry insiders in such schemes. It raises questions about security measures and oversight at these types of elite retail establishments catering to a wealthy clientele.