Six people were indicted in federal court in Brooklyn (NYC) for a scheme to steal merchandise valued at more than $830,000 at 130 retail stores and other car rental businesses in 13 states.
During the 20-month crime spree, the suspects allegedly robbed Hertz and other car rental companies, plus merchandise at Lowe’s and Home Depot stores along the east coast, and They resold the stolen items in New York.
The defendants robbed 71 Lowe’s and 59 Home Depot stores in 13 states, from South Carolina to Maine. At least 21 of the stores were located in the Eastern District of New York state, which covers Brooklyn, Queens, Staten Island and a swath of Long Island.. They allegedly stole at least $516,000 in merchandise and at least $320,000 in rental cars.
A warning to anyone who believes they can carry out and profit from robberies: the FBI will ensure that your crime spree comes to an end.”
James Smith
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Subdirector FBI
Christopher “Birdo” World, Lovell “Stali” Ambrister and Hassen “Fan Boy” Lewis were arrested and arraigned in Brooklyn federal court on Thursday. During the arrest, a weapon with an extended magazine was found.
Trent “Tre Savv” Dance and Von Vincent are being held on other charges in Valhalla (NY) and Auburn (NY), respectively, and will be arraigned in Brooklyn at a later date. William “Pook” Harvin remains at large.
Each of them has been or will be charged with conspiracy and interstate transportation of motor vehicles and stolen property. Several of the defendants also face positions in Pennsylvania, Virginia and South Carolina.
They could receive a maximum of 10 years in prison for each of the interstate transportation charges and up to 5 years for conspiracy, he reported. Daily News.
“These six defendants allegedly attempted to profit by stealing from home improvement stores throughout the East Coast. Today they discovered what the FBI has repeatedly proven: crime does not pay. The arrests serve as a warning to anyone who believes they can carry out and profit from robberies: the FBI will ensure that their crime spree comes to an end,” said the agency’s deputy director in charge, James Smith.
All charges are mere accusations and those charged are presumed innocent until proven guilty in court.
2024-01-20 14:19:00
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