Thieves targeting freight trains in California and Arizona deserts make off with $2M worth of Nikes
Thieves have targeted freight trains running through the deserts of California and Arizona in a string of audacious heists resulting in the theft of more than $2 million worth of new Nike sneakers, including many that haven’t hit the retail market yet,
Migrant thieves steal $2M worth of unreleased Nike sneakers in series of train heists across California and Arizona
Many of the shoes were Nigel Sylvester x Air Jordan 4s, which are not available to the public until March 14 and are expected to fetch $225 retail per pair.
$2 Million in Nike Sneakers Have Reportedly Been Stolen in 10 Train Heists in the Last Year
Last year, stolen pairs of the then-unreleased Air Jordan 11 "Legend Blue" worth more than $200,000 were recovered after allegedly being stolen from a train in California. That headline is just the tip of the iceberg of a heist syndicate targeting Nike sneakers,
Train heists in remote desert areas of the West have netted millions in Nike shoes
Thieves Make Off With $2M Worth Of Nikes In String Of Freight Train Heists
Authorities are investigating at least 10 heists targeting BNSF trains in remote areas of the Mojave Desert since last March.
'The great train heist': Robbers steal nearly 2,000 pairs of Nike trainers
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Nearly 2,000 Air Jordan Shoes Stolen In Wild Train Heist
Nike sneakers, particularly Air Jordans, are incredibly expensive and coveted items for sneakerheads. Pairs of new Jordans can go for upwards of $200 or more at retail, with resellers charging $1,000 or more in some cases.
Nike shoes stolen from Arizona trains l FOX 10 Talks
Thieves are targeting freight trains running through the deserts of California and Arizona in a string of heists resulting in the theft of more than $2 million worth of new Nike sneakers, including many that haven’t hit the retail market yet,
Second pedestrian struck and killed by Metra train in Downers Grove, Illinois in 24 hours
This is the second BNSF Metra train to hit a pedestrian in Downers Grove in 24 hours. Just after 4:30 p.m. on Monday, a train ...
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BNSF train derails in Montana (updated)
Approximately 25 to 27 cars of a BNSF train derailed Monday night (Feb. 24, 2025) west of Miles City, Custer County Fire ...
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Metra BNSF train hits, kills pedestrian in Downers Grove
A Metra BNSF train fatally struck a pedestrian Tuesday morning near the Downers Grove station, causing extensive delays ...
2nd pedestrian killed by Metra BNSF train in less than 24 hours in Downers Grove
Train No. 1244 will also not operate temporarily. On Monday evening, a train also struck a pedestrian in the same area. Monday's crash was near Gilbert Avenue, and a Metra spokesperson said that ...
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Class I Briefs: BNSF, UP
BNSF and contractor Kraemer North America change out a bridge on one of the busiest freight corridors in the country. Also, Union Pacific (UP) honors more than 300 train dispatchers for their safety ...
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BNSF profits and revenue lag railway’s overall traffic growth
BNSF Railway’s pre-tax profits increased slightly in 2024 as traffic mix changes — more intermodal, less coal — and lower ...
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Train derailment west of Miles City
Emergency response teams were quickly deployed, and the incident is being managed in coordination with BNSF Railway.
Metra BNSF train in Downers Grove strikes pedestrian; 2nd time in less than 24 hours
Around 4:40 p.m. Monday, BNSF outbound trains were stopped near Main Street in Downers Grove due to train #1272 striking a ...
9 Mexican nationals face federal charges for alleged train burglary
A federal grand jury indicted 11 suspects, nine of whom were undocumented Mexican nationals, for allegedly burglarizing a ...