The 34-year-old owner of a popular online business in Los Angeles specializing in the resale of limited-edition shoes and apparel has been arrested in connection with the theft of merchandise worth $500,000, police announced Monday.
\nAdeel Shams, owner of Coolkicks, was arrested Thursday after a joint law enforcement task force executed a search warrant in the 1700 block of Stewart Street in Santa Monica, according to the Los Angeles Police Department.
\nSham was booked into the LAPD\u2019s Metropolitan Detention Center on suspicion of receiving stolen property.<\/p>\n
The raid involved detectives from the LAPD\u2019s Commercial Crimes Division Cargo Theft Unit, along with personnel from the Union Pacific Railroad Police, Los Angeles Port Police, Los Angeles Word Airport Police and the Los Angeles County District Attorney\u2019s Office.
\nDuring the siege, investigators recovered stolen cargo containing over 2,100 pairs of Nike shoes and 150 cartons of various Nike apparel and footwear from inside the business, authorities said.
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\n\u201cThis case underscores the importance of interagency collaboration in combating large-scale cargo theft and preserving the integrity of commercial supply chains. The investigation is ongoing and further arrests are expected,\u201d the LAPD said in a statement.<\/p>\n
In a statement on social media, Coolkicks on Friday said: \u201cThe LAPD impounded a small allotment of Nike sneakers that Coolkicks purchased and received \u2026 alleging that the merchandise was stolen.\u201d
\n\u201cNeither Coolkicks leadership, nor our staff, had any knowledge or reason to believe that these products were stolen. \u2026 We are confident the truth will come out.\u201d<\/p>\n
Anyone with information regarding the alleged cargo theft was urged to contact the LAPD Commercial Crime Division Cargo Theft Unit at 213-486-5920. Calls during non-business hours or weekends should be directed to 877-527-3247. Tipsters who prefer to remain anonymous can call Crime Stoppers at 800-222-8477 or visit lacrimestoppers.org<\/p>\n
The arrest of the owner of Coolkicks and the recovery of stolen goods highlight the ongoing efforts of law enforcement agencies to combat cargo theft and protect commercial supply chains. As the investigation continues, it remains to be seen what further developments will arise from this case.<\/p>\n
A: Coolkicks is a popular online business in Los Angeles specializing in the resale of limited-edition shoes and apparel.<\/p>\n
A: The owner, Adeel Shams, was arrested on suspicion of receiving stolen property.<\/p>\n
A: Investigators recovered stolen cargo containing over 2,100 pairs of Nike shoes and 150 cartons of various Nike apparel and footwear.<\/p>\n
A: You can contact the LAPD Commercial Crime Division Cargo Theft Unit at 213-486-5920 or call Crime Stoppers at 800-222-8477.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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