A theft operation targeting T-Mobile shipments has been uncovered in Palm Beach County, leading to charges against four UPS employees. The Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office revealed that the stolen items, including iPhones and iMacs, totaled more than $500,000. The investigation began after T-Mobile and UPS tipped off authorities on October 31, 2024 about losses starting in July last year.
As reported by CW34, T-Mobile used GPS technology to track the missing goods, connecting the thefts back to California. The suspects are Sheldon Brown, a UPS supervisor; Samuel Drummond, the owner of GoalMind Studios; Giffton White; and Christopher Palmer, both UPS employees. Palmer was found using one of the stolen phones during a search.
The theft ring involved rerouting packages meant for T-Mobile stores to unauthorized locations for resale. The goods were sent from the shipping facility to GoalMind Studios, suspected to be a front for selling the stolen items. Law enforcement executed four arrest warrants and a search warrant at the recording studio, revealing the scale of the operation.
As of yesterday, the total loss to T-Mobile is about $269,035.80, according to the WPBF report. The four men face charges, including conspiracy to commit racketeering, grand theft over $100,000, organized scheme to defraud over $50,000, dealing in stolen property, and unlawful use of a two-way communication device. Drummond has not been arrested yet, and the search for him continues.
