Sneaker consignment shop closed after $50k robbery, but clients think owners are stealing from them

Culture Atlanta sells a variety of high-end sneakers and other designer items at Cumberland Mall, but the store announced it’s closing due to multiple break-ins that have resulted in stolen money and inventory.

A group of consigners that say they sold merchandise in the store say they picked the store for more visibility. Many of the consigners say they work full-time selling merchandise.

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“I’ve been working so hard for this,” said consigner John Gabriela.

Now everything inside the store at Cumberland Mall is gone, even the signs.

“I’m out about $35,000 altogether. With my brother alone, it’s another $15,000,” said Gabriela.

“I’m getting married next month, I lost about $10,500,” said consigner Stephen Kane.

At least 15 consigners told Channel 2 Cobb County Bureau Chief Michele Newell that they’ve been left in the dark about the store’s closure and what will happen to their inventory.

“They won’t reply to any of us,” said Kane

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