Fashion Model Denies Involvement in $1M SoHo Boutique Heist
Model allegedly behind $1M SoHo designer heist dons $6K outfit while denying charges

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Abdallah Diaby, a 21-year-old model, appeared in Manhattan Supreme Court wearing a nearly $6,000 outfit to deny charges related to a $1 million heist at 4Gseller boutique in SoHo. He was arrested after security footage linked him to the crime, while three accomplices remain at large.
- 01Abdallah Diaby wore a designer outfit valued at nearly $6,000 during his court appearance.
- 02He faces charges including criminal possession of stolen property related to a December 2025 heist.
- 03The heist involved a team of four who used scaffolding to break into the boutique.
- 04Approximately 20 St. Laurent jackets and 30 designer handbags were stolen during the robbery.
- 05Diaby is represented by TWO MGMT, a modeling agency in New York City.
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Abdallah Diaby, a 21-year-old fashion model, appeared in Manhattan Supreme Court on Tuesday, donning a nearly $6,000 designer outfit as he denied charges related to a $1 million heist at the 4Gseller boutique in SoHo. Diaby, who wore a combination of John Varvatos necklaces, Saint Laurent sneakers, Balmain jeans, and a Lacoste shirt, pleaded not guilty to charges including criminal possession of stolen property. He was arrested on February 19 after security footage linked him to a heist that occurred on December 1, 2025, where he and three accomplices, still at large, broke into the boutique using scaffolding. The crew reportedly stole 20 St. Laurent jackets, 30 designer handbags, and other high-end items, with the owner describing the operation as reminiscent of a movie scene. Diaby, a Bronx native, is currently represented by TWO MGMT and has previously modeled for brands such as Puma and StockX. He has been granted supervised release without bail, as the charges are non-violent and not eligible for bail in New York state.
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