News Summary
Antwone Tate, a former FedEx employee in Memphis, has been arrested for allegedly stealing items worth over $20,000, including gold bars and a diamond ring. The items went missing from the FedEx Hub, prompting an internal investigation that revealed Tate’s access to the stolen goods. Authorities have linked him to pawning several stolen items, raising concerns about security within the shipping industry. Tate faces multiple theft charges and is awaiting his court appearance.
Memphis
A FedEx employee named Antwone Tate has been arrested for allegedly stealing items from the FedEx Hub in Memphis, Tennessee, valued at over $20,000. The items included four one-ounce gold bars, a diamond ring, and a collection of vintage baseball cards. This incident has prompted significant attention due to its nature and the value of the stolen goods.
On May 14, the gold bars, valued at a total of $13,591, were reported missing after being scanned into the Memphis Hub. This alarm led a company representative to report the disappearance on May 27, triggering an internal investigation by FedEx Loss Prevention. Investigators found that Tate had access to the packages due to his employment with FedEx at the time of the theft.
In addition to the gold bars, a diamond ring valued at $8,500 was reported missing shortly after the investigation began. Information revealed that this diamond ring matched an item pawned by Tate at a local pawn shop. Further investigation linked him to a second package containing vintage baseball cards valued at $6,856. Tate attempted to sell these baseball cards on eBay, further implicating him in the thefts.
Authorities uncovered that Tate had been pawning an extensive amount of jewelry and precious metals since January of this year. He utilized his Tennessee driverโs license to execute these transactions, which included the stolen gold bars. With this evidence, officials were able to secure warrants for his arrest.
Tate is facing multiple charges: two counts of theft of property valued between $2,500 and $10,000 and one count of theft of property valued between $10,000 and $60,000. As a result of his arrest, his bond has been set at $22,500, and he is scheduled to appear in court next Tuesday.
In a response to the incident, FedEx has stated that they do not tolerate criminal activity within their company and confirmed that Tate is no longer employed with them, highlighting the company’s commitment to maintaining integrity among their staff.
The theft of valuable items from a shipping hub raises broader concerns regarding security and employee conduct within the logistics and shipping industries. As investigations continue, the implications of this incident may lead to heightened security measures and adjustments in internal policies at FedEx and possibly other shipping companies.
This case serves as a reminder of the vulnerabilities that can exist within institutions where employees have access to high-value goods. The arrested employee’s actions not only impacted the company and the victims of the crime, but also raised questions about the effectiveness of loss prevention strategies in business environments where trust and accountability are paramount.
As this situation develops, the community in Memphis and stakeholders in the shipping industry will be watching closely to see how the legal proceedings unfold and what measures are taken to prevent similar incidents in the future.
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