There have been multiple reports of train heists in remote desert areas of the western United States, particularly in California and Arizona, where thieves have stolen millions of dollars’ worth of Nike shoes.
These incidents, targeting freight trains operated by BNSF (Burlington Northern Santa Fe), have occurred over the past year, with a notable string of at least 10 heists since March 2024.
The stolen goods, valued at approximately $2 million, include high demand, unreleased sneakers like the Nigel Sylvester x Air Jordan 4s, which aren’t available to the public until March 14, 2025, and retail for around $225 per pair.
The thieves’ method typically involves boarding slow moving trains, cutting air brake hoses to force an emergency stop, and then unloading the cargo (often Nike sneakers) into waiting trucks.
These operations are described as well organized, sometimes likened to a “human conveyor belt,” and have been linked to transnational crime groups, including the Sinaloa Cartel in some cases.
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