All articles tagged with #cargo theft
Originally Published 11 days ago — by ABC7 Chicago
A series of seafood thefts in New England, including $400,000 worth of lobster destined for Costco in Illinois, involved sophisticated fraud and impersonation by criminals, highlighting a growing problem of cargo theft that impacts consumers and businesses alike.
Originally Published 15 days ago — by Boston 25 News
A $400,000 shipment of lobster destined for Costco stores in the Midwest was hijacked in Massachusetts, highlighting a pattern of organized cargo theft involving impersonation and spoofing, which could lead to higher prices for consumers and calls for stronger federal enforcement.,
Originally Published 6 months ago — by USA Today
Authorities in Colorado are investigating the theft of nearly 3,000 Nintendo Switch 2 consoles worth approximately $1.4 million from a cargo truck, with no arrests made as of June 17. The consoles, considered the fastest-selling Nintendo system, were stolen during a break-in at a rest stop, and suspects could face serious charges.
Originally Published 6 months ago — by The Game Post
Over 2,800 Nintendo Switch 2 consoles worth $1.4 million were stolen from a truck in Colorado, raising concerns amid the console's high demand and recent launch success.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by NBC News
The Pittsburgh Penguins had to cancel their promotional giveaway of Jaromir Jagr bobbleheads after the entire shipment was stolen, prompting local and federal authorities to investigate. The team announced that the bobbleheads, meant for the game against the San Jose Sharks, were stolen after arriving in California. Fans at the game will receive vouchers to exchange for the bobbleheads once they are back in stock. Despite the setback, Jagr, who played 11 seasons in Pittsburgh, will still be in attendance at the game.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by ESPN
The Pittsburgh Penguins announced that the shipment of Jaromir Jagr bobblehead dolls, scheduled for a giveaway at an upcoming game, had been stolen in a cargo theft. Fans attending the game will receive vouchers to claim the bobbleheads at a later date. The team is working with authorities to locate the stolen cargo and resolve the situation. The theft occurred as the shipment arrived in California, and the team is determined to deliver the prized bobbleheads to their rightful homes.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by CBS Sports
The Pittsburgh Penguins announced that a shipment of Jaromir Jagr bobbleheads was stolen in California, intended for distribution at a game against the San Jose Sharks. The team is working with authorities to locate the stolen goods and has issued vouchers to fans for later bobblehead pickup. Despite the setback, Jagr is set to attend the game, where his retired No. 68 jersey will be honored.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by The New York Times
Four men in Pennsylvania are facing criminal charges for stealing over $230,000 worth of dimes from a truck transporting coins from the U.S. Mint in Philadelphia to Florida. The thieves used tire irons to pry open the truck and later cashed thousands of dimes through Coinstar machines. In addition to the dime theft, the defendants are accused of stealing liquor, appliances, and frozen food in other heists. If convicted, they could face significant prison sentences.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Business Insider
Organized cargo theft has seen a significant increase, with a 57% surge compared to last year, as thieves target shipments and divert them away from their intended recipients. Thieves use stolen credentials or falsified pickup addresses to carry out elaborate schemes, sometimes stealing entire loaded trailers. The average value per theft has also risen, with an average loss of $260,703 per incident. Nike shipments have been particularly targeted, with thieves stealing products at various stages of the supply chain. Limited edition Air Jordans and other high-value items are especially sought after. The surge in cargo theft has led to retailers closing stores and navigating a new consumer landscape with increased e-commerce.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by New York Post
Thieves stole over $14.8 million worth of gold and other valuable items from a "high value" shipping container at Toronto Pearson International Airport. The cargo was unloaded from a plane and transported to a holding cargo facility before it vanished. The thieves accessed the facility via the public side of a warehouse leased to a third party. The stolen items were worth more than $14.8 million, and no arrests have been made yet. The airport authorities assured that the theft did not pose a threat to passengers or staff.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by CBS News
A container carrying gold and other high-value items worth at least $20 million Canadian was stolen from Toronto's Pearson Airport. The container was removed by illegal means and reported missing to the police shortly afterward. Police weren't able to confirm the cargo's final destination, nor if the theft was related to organized crime or professional thieves. In 1953, 10 boxes of gold bars on their way to Montreal vanished from Pearson in a heist that has never been solved.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by KABC-TV
An estimated one million dimes worth $100,000 were stolen from a trailer parked in a Walmart parking lot in Philadelphia. The dimes were picked up from the Philadelphia Mint and were to be transported to Florida. The truck driver found the trailer door open and dimes scattered all over the parking lot. Cargo thefts have been an ongoing issue in the area, and investigators are working on a suspect description.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by CBS News
Police are investigating a case of dime theft in Northeast Philadelphia after a trailer containing hundreds of thousands of dollars worth of dimes was broken into overnight inside a Walmart parking lot. The truck had about $750,000 in dimes in it, and investigators believe at least $100,000 was stolen. The driver picked up the coins from the mint in Old City and parked the trailer in the parking lot, leaving it unattended. Police are now combing through surveillance video in an attempt to find who may have broken into the trailer.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by ABC News
Pirates have boarded a Chinese-run oil tanker, Success 9, in the Gulf of Guinea, according to a risk management company. It is unclear how many crew members were on board or how many pirates boarded the vessel. The Gulf of Guinea is the world's most dangerous spot for attacks on ships, and this is the second such incident in a little over two weeks. The incident could be a kidnap and ransom incident or cargo theft.