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Rapper Cyco Black Linked to $100K Stolen Electronics Ring
16 Apr
Summary
- Alphonce Smith, aka Cyco Black, faces charges in a large theft ring.
- Stolen electronics valued over $100,000 were recovered.
- The operation involved car break-ins and international shipping.
Alphonce Smith, an Atlanta rapper performing as Cyco Black and a member of the hip-hop group Crime Mob, was recently arrested and charged in connection with a large theft ring. The investigation began after a series of car break-ins across Atlanta, with victims reporting stolen laptops, phones, and tablets.
Authorities utilized tracking technology to locate stolen devices, leading police to a business at the Metro Mart on Metropolitan Parkway, which is reportedly owned by Smith. Investigators discovered stolen electronics being bought and sold within the store. The probe expanded to a FedEx facility near Atlanta's airport, uncovering packages of stolen electronics destined for overseas destinations, including Hong Kong.
To date, police have recovered over $100,000 worth of stolen items, including various electronics. An employee at Smith's business was also arrested and faces similar charges. During a search of the Metro Mart, additional stolen electronics, marijuana, and other items were seized. The investigation is ongoing, with authorities collaborating with federal investigators, and similar cases have been reported in other states.
