Editor’s Note
This article describes an audacious crime involving a suspect impersonating an NBA agent to steal millions in jewelry, followed by an unusual attempt to conceal the theft.
The Heist
A man posed as an agent for the National Basketball Association (NBA) to gain access to a high-end jewelry store, where he stole millions of dollars worth of jewelry.
The Absurd Cover-Up
In an attempt to conceal the stolen goods, the perpetrator came up with a bizarre plan. Details of this plan highlight the lengths to which he went to avoid detection.
“The audacity of the crime was matched only by the absurdity of the hiding place,” a law enforcement official stated.
Authorities are investigating the incident, which has drawn attention due to the unusual method of both the theft and the subsequent attempt to hide the evidence.