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stolen
Commodities $1.3M in Stolen Copper Wire and Data Center Equipment Recovered Near Chicago by Sheriff's Office
The Cook County Sheriff's Office recovered two stolen trailers containing more than $1.3 million in cargo, including copper wire and data center infrastructure equipment, at a truck yard in unincorporated Elk Grove Township, Illinois. One trailer was stolen in Alabama, the other in Florida. No arrests have been announced.
Truckloads of Tesla Batteries Stolen from Factory Loading Docks in Organized Thefts
At least 11 truckloads of Tesla car and home batteries have been stolen from loading docks at the company's Nevada facilities since December 2025, according to sheriff's records obtained by WIRED. Organized groups exploited security gaps, using fake IDs and loose relationships with truckers. The thefts reflect a broader surge in US cargo theft, costing companies nearly $18 million daily.
Logistics $500K Bourbon Shipment Stolen in Alleged Carrier Impersonation Scheme
Approximately 10,800 bottles of Noble Oak Bourbon valued at $500,000 were stolen from an American Supply warehouse in Philadelphia on June 5, after suspects allegedly impersonated an authorized carrier. The parent company, Apogee 21 Holdings, reported that the thieves presented a driver's license and a valid purchase order number, which were verified through a logistics provider before the shipment was released. The FBI has highlighted an increase in such carrier impersonation schemes.
Technology How hackers allegedly stole $1.7 million worth of condoms from a Walmart shipment
A shipment of ONE Condoms and Move lubricant worth $1.7 million was allegedly stolen after hackers used a phishing email to impersonate a legitimate trucking carrier. The cargo was rerouted to a Bronx warehouse instead of a Walmart distribution center in Pennsylvania. The FBI reported that cyber-enabled cargo theft losses in the US and Canada reached nearly $725 million in 2025, up 60% from the previous year.