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FedEx Heist: Couple Nabbed Over Stolen Gold Coins
17 Jul
Summary
- 34 gold coins worth over $240,000 stolen from FedEx.
- Husband allegedly gave coins to wife to sell.
- Pawn shop records traced the stolen valuables.
A considerable theft involving gold coins occurred at a FedEx distribution center in Jacksonville earlier this year. On March 18, 34 gold coins with a combined value of $240,939.40 were stolen from the facility. Investigators identified Victor Lagrane Owens Sr., 50, through delivery paperwork connected to the shipment. He was arrested in June, charged with grand theft exceeding $100,000 and other offenses.
Authorities later arrested his wife, Jennifer Meria Owens, 53, on July 8. She faces a charge of dealing in stolen property. Investigators allege Victor Owens obtained the coins through his employment with Logistive Delivery LLC and then passed them to his wife for resale. Jennifer Owens reportedly admitted to selling the coins but claimed she was unaware they were stolen.
Her arrest followed an investigation that utilized pawn shop records. Latent-print analysis on a pawn transaction form identified Jennifer Owens. She was apprehended after investigators conducted surveillance. The case highlights the importance of detailed documentation for high-value shipments, as pawn records were crucial in tracing the stolen gold and leading to the couple's arrests.
