Authorities have dismantled a one-man theft ring in a case that has left customers wondering where their “missing” packages actually went.

The Paper Trail
The investigation began after a spike in reported “lost” packages along a specific delivery route. Investigators eventually traced the anomalies back to a single FedEx driver. What they found at a local storage facility was far more than a few misplaced boxes; it was a curated warehouse of stolen merchandise valued at approximately $62,000.

A Modern-Day “Porch Pirate” from Within
Unlike typical porch pirates who follow trucks to steal packages, this driver allegedly bypassed the customer entirely. By scanning items as “delivered” or “lost in transit,” the suspect was able to divert high-value electronics, designer clothing, and luxury goods into his personal storage unit.

Items recovered included:

High-end smartphones and tablets.
Designer handbags and apparel.
Home gaming consoles and expensive jewelry.
Accountability and Recovery
FedEx has released a statement confirming they are cooperating fully with law enforcement, stating, “The behavior described is a direct violation of the trust we place in our team members.” The driver now faces multiple felony charges, including grand theft and possession of stolen property.

For the victims of these thefts, the arrest offers some closure, though the process of reclaiming the stolen goods from police evidence can be a long road.