Source: WREG / WREG
High-risk sneaker heists don't seem to be slowing down as authorities continue to announce new busts on an almost monthly basis.
This time, police in Memphis (where Nike's warehouse is located) busted nine people in connection with a cart robbery where the robbers made off with $50,000 worth of Nike sneakers earlier this month. According WKRN 2 Newsa “concerned citizen” tipped off police what he said looked like a gang of stolen Nike sneakers hiding out at a Frayser home in the 1400 block of Todds Creek Cove.
When police began watching the home in question, they noticed a couple of men loading boxes of Nike sneakers into a Dodge Durango parked in front of the property. That was all the evidence they needed to go ahead with the bust and put the cuffs on the nine-man operation.
WKRN 2 News References:
About 35 cases of Nike shoes were found inside the Dodge Durango, three boxes were found inside a Dodge Grand Caravan and 30 cases were discovered inside the home, according to reports.
Police confirmed the Nike shoes were stolen overnight from the CSX train yard located in the 1400 block of North Holmes Street. The total value of the shoes was determined to be approximately $50,000.
Nine people were arrested, but so far only the following five have been identified:
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- Tracy Fleming (46)
- Rah'heem Tuggle (25)
- Darren Stewart (28)
- Troy Gaines (31)
- Tray'Vion Smith (25)
While police didn't say which sneakers were among the stolen property (wonder sneakerheads always want to know), with the March line released by Nike and Jordan Brand, it was more than likely a bunch of bricks they made these boxes so much. heavier to carry. I am just saying'.
The five men located were hit with burglary of a vehicle and theft of property valued at $10,000 to $60,000 for their offense.
