Republic National Distributing Company south of Tampa in Gibsonton, Florida.Photo:Google Maps
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Thieves in Florida pulled off a massive heist using tractor trailers at an alcohol distributor, making off with over $1.6 million worth of liquor, according toCNN,ABC 11andNBC 2.
The search warrant, which targeted an Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max, stated that the thieves took 4,277 cases of liquor from the company, which distributes brands like Franzia Wines and Jose Cuervo, between 4:10 a.m. and 9:45 a.m.
Republic National Distributing Company south of Tampa in Gibsonton, Florida.Google Maps
According to CNN, authorities had probable cause to believe that the phone held “specific information, technical data and evidence” that confirmed a burglary, the warrant stated.
The warrant also said that the thieves, labeled as “unknown suspects,” took away digital video recorders that the alcohol distributor used for video surveillance, per the outlet.
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RNDC is “one of the nation’s leading wholesale beverage alcohol distributors,” according to thecompany’s website.
Kanchan Kinkade, RNDC vice president of corporate communications, told CNN, “While we are unable to comment at this time because this is an active law enforcement investigation, we have confidence that law enforcement is handling this matter seriously and taking all necessary steps to find the perpetrators of this crime.”
source: people.com
