*A flash mob robbery of a FedEx semi-trailer is at the center of an investigation by Memphis police. The crime, which occurred just after 8:30 pm on Nov. 11, occurred during a “deliberate” traffic jam.
Police reveal thieves broke into the 53-foot semi-trailer, stealing dozens of packages. Cell phone video capturing the incident shows the thieves taking boxes in a “deliberately caused” traffic jam at the intersection of Riverport Road and Mallory Avenue. The video also showed a man in a red hoodie, who was seen tossing boxes out of the back of the FedEx truck while others grabbed the boxes off the roadway.
Although a large safety latch was used to seal the trailer, the FedEx driver stated the suspects easily broke the latch with an unknown tool.
Going off a tip from security at the Breezy Point Apartments, Sandra Rose reports the three suspects were arrested at the complex on Sunday (Nov. 12). In addition to detaining the suspects, authorities recovered some of the stolen packages.
The arrests came after police reportedly put the entire Breezy Point Apartments complex on lockdown and ordered residents to remain inside their apartments. From there, security officers said they noticed three men sitting inside a white car that smelled of marijuana smoke.
Upon searching the vehicle, the security guards After searching the vehicle, the security guards discovered boxes that were stolen from the FedEx truck.
Stolen items found in the vehicle included four Kicker Speakers 6X9, one vehicle headlight, one 14-piece pot and pan set, a box of air lines and three Direct TV cable boxes, FOX13 Memphis reported.
In a statement regarding the incident, FedEx expressed its willingness to cooperate fully with investigating authorities.
“The safety of our team members and the security of our customers’ shipments are top priorities, and we are grateful there were no serious injuries as a result of this incident,” the company stated. “We are cooperating fully with investigating authorities and taking appropriate steps to address this matter.”
Despite the suspects being captured, the investigation into the flash mob robbery is ongoing.
Scroll below to see the video of the incident:
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