Wearing designer sneakers? DC police say you should leave these brands at home so you don't get robbed

Dior, Louis Vuitton, Amiri, Lanvin and Balenciaga are among the sneaker brand names that D.C. police said were targeted in an email addressed to Ward 8 residents.

If you’re walking around DC in designer shoes, you might be the target of those “kicks.”

DC Police Shoes — CLICK TO ENLARGE: A flyer listing designer shoes that police in DC say have become targets for potential thieves (Courtesy DC Police)

Some designer sneakers can come with a hefty price tag, which attracts thieves in the neighborhood.

Dior, Louis Vuitton, Amiri, Lanvin and Balenciaga are among the sneaker brand names that D.C. police said were targeted in an email addressed to Ward 8 residents.

These shoes range in price from $600 to $1,200 and pose a particular danger to teenagers who wear them alone.

Police say you may want to leave them at home or carry them in a secure bag when walking down the local street. Try to walk in groups, using main roads and well-lit paths.

The department also says to be careful about posting about your designer shoes on social media, especially in real time, as thieves may be watching to find their next target.

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