Man wanted after Apple products worth over $100K stolen
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A man is wanted after $100,000 in Apple products were stolen from a shipping and mailing service in the airport area on Wednesday.
On May 14, officers reported an impersonation at DHL Express at 3560 Air Center Cove.
A witness told police that a suspect said he was the person to whom the packages containing 32 Apple Mac Mini devices were addressed. He left the scene with the Mac products in a black Ford SUV.
The complainant said each device is worth $3,254, and the total amount reported taken is $104,128. He said the package was going to an IT company after delivery at DHL Express.
According to reports, the incident was brought to the complainant's attention after a phone call with their security manager about a potential fraud on an Apple shipment.
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Police say the package was delivered to DHL Express on May 5, around 6 p.m., and the package was picked up by the suspect.
MPD says the suspect had a medium build, short black hair, a beard, and was wearing a black t-shirt and khaki pants.
If you have any information that could help police, call CrimeStoppers at 901-528-CASH.
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