A reputed Gambino crime family member with a long criminal history has been accused of masterminding a $1.7 million burglary at Chanel's flagship Manhattan boutique, according to prosecutors.

Thomas "Tommy" Dono, 52, allegedly oversaw the theft of nearly 300 luxury items worth $1,776,700 during an overnight burglary at Chanel's store on East 57th Street in July 2024, the New York Post reported, citing court records and law enforcement sources.

Prosecutors say Dono directed the operation from a white minivan parked outside the store while a crew of about 10 accomplices spent hours carrying out the burglary.

The thieves allegedly gained access through a stockroom ceiling hatch and removed merchandise using large laundry and trash bags before transporting the stolen goods through a nearby construction site and into a waiting van.

None of the stolen merchandise has been recovered, authorities said.

Dono pleaded not guilty to grand larceny charges after his arrest last month and was released on $300,000 bond.

Prosecutors had sought a significantly higher bail amount. The Manhattan District Attorney's Office said the investigation remains active and additional arrests are expected.

Investigators reportedly identified Dono early in the investigation because of a distinctive physical characteristic: His left arm was amputated at the shoulder following an earlier accident.

Surveillance footage and other evidence allegedly linked him to the vehicles used during the burglary and to locations connected to the operation, according to court filings.

The case has renewed attention on the continued activities of New York's traditional organized crime families despite decades of federal and state crackdowns.

Law enforcement officials have long argued that while the Mafia's influence has diminished since its peak in the 20th century, crime families continue to operate through theft rings, gambling enterprises, loan-sharking operations, and other illicit activities.

According to the Post, Dono is a nephew of the late Gambino member Thomas "Huck" Carbonaro and was formally inducted into the Gambino crime family after serving prison time in connection with the 1998 killing of FBI informant Frank Hydell.

Court records cited by the newspaper indicate Dono was previously proposed for membership in the crime family as a reward for crimes committed on its behalf, including his role in Hydell's killing.

He ultimately accepted a plea agreement and served approximately 15 years in prison before being released in 2021.

Authorities allege that after several years out of prison and largely avoiding legal trouble, Dono returned to criminal activity in what prosecutors describe as one of the largest luxury retail thefts in recent New York City history.

If convicted, he could face significant prison time. Prosecutors say the search for the remaining suspects and the missing Chanel merchandise continues.