Introduction to the Train Heist
Police arrested two suspects in Arizona on Thursday in connection with train heists that yielded Nike shoes.
Over the last year, thieves have targeted freight trains traveling through the Mojave Desert in the southwestern U.S. Many of the heists have taken aim at millions of dollars’ worth of Nike sneakers, the Los Angeles Times first reported in February. Authorities are investigating at least 10 similar robberies.
Arrest of the Suspects
The Hualapai Nation Police Department pulled over a maroon Chevy Tahoe at 2:40 a.m. on Thursday that was “suspected to be involved in train robberies in the area,” the agency said in a post on Facebook. It was not clear how police connected the vehicle to the robberies, according to NBC News.
Officers detained the driver, a man from Mexico, as eight people fled the car while it was stopped, police said. Officers found the stolen Nike shoes nearby.
Second Arrest
Police said in the same post they made another arrest during the investigation: a woman driving a white Toyota 4Runner that was stopped for failing to yield to an emergency vehicle.
When officers approached the car, they “observed evidence of criminal activity” that police said was also related to the train robberies. It was not clear what criminal activity was observed or how officials connected it to the robberies.
Chase and Apprehension
Officers asked the driver to get out of her car, which she did at first, before getting back into the car and driving away from the scene, police said. During her attempt to flee, she hit a patrol officer, who did not sustain any injuries.
Police chased the suspect for approximately 80 miles before they say the woman’s car lost control in a construction zone near the Arizona-California state line, hit a guard rail and ejected the driver. She had minor injuries and was taken to the Valley View Medical Center in Mohave Valley, Arizona, for treatment, police said in the statement.
Booking and Charges
Both of the suspects were booked in the Mohave County Adult Detention Center for their alleged involvement in the train robberies case. Police also said both suspects were in the U.S. illegally.
Conclusion
The arrest of the two suspects in connection with the train heists of Nike shoes marks a significant development in the investigation. The authorities’ efforts to crack down on these crimes are ongoing, and the public can expect further updates as more information becomes available.
FAQs
- Q: How many suspects were arrested in connection with the train heist?
A: Two suspects were arrested. - Q: What was stolen in the train heist?
A: Millions of dollars’ worth of Nike sneakers. - Q: How many similar robberies are being investigated?
A: At least 10 similar robberies. - Q: Where did the arrests take place?
A: The arrests took place in Arizona. - Q: What is the current status of the suspects?
A: Both suspects were booked in the Mohave County Adult Detention Center.
