And then, somehow, more than two million dimes, worth nearly a quarter of a million dollars.
The four thieves who federal prosecutors say were behind the robberies didn’t use the most sophisticated tactics.
Four men now face several criminal charges, including theft of government money and robbery interfering with instate commerce, according to court documents unsealed last week.
The defendants have “developed into a bona fide cargo theft and robbery crew” that used multiple vehicles to break into cargo trailers across the city this spring, federal prosecutors said in a court filing on Monday.
In addition to refrigerators, tequila and dimes, they also stole — and in some cases tried to resell — televisions and frozen meat, shrimp and crab legs.
Persons:
Jose Cuervo
Locations:
Philadelphia