Tag: Stupid Things People Do for Sneakers

A sneaker seller in Bethlehem, PA found himself the victim of a robbery. Court records state the victim told police that he had arranged through Snapchat to meet with an individual named “Bengi” to trade sneakers. When he arrived the predetermined meeting location at a bit after 5 pm on October 13, he found four males waiting. As he was speaking with “Bengi” he was allegedly grabbed from behind and tossed to the ground and was subsequently punched and kicked by the group of male. Records also state one person…

Police in Atlanta, Georgia are looking for the perpetrator in a sneaker sale that morphed into an armed robbery. According to authorities, on September 8 in Buckhead a meeting was arranged between an 18-year-old and a buyer to purchase a pair of high end footwear for $400. The meeting location was set in a busy shopping plaza in the middle of Buckhead. The presence of scores of people and being in broad daylight did not deter the “buyer” from flashing a gun and demanding the shoes. After grabbing the shoes,…

Police in Roslyn, NY have arrested a pair of brothers who robbed a man of approximately $1,800 worth of shoes. According to police, Christopher Vilca, 21, and Jean Vilca-Alvites,19, approached a 35-year-old man outside if the Roslyn Hotel. Although the three had engaged in sneaker transactions in the past, on this occasion a dispute ensued and this led to Villa-Alvites letting the man know that he had a gun in his waistband. He then compelled the man to relinquish the bag that allegedly contained $1,800 worth of sneakers. The brothers…

A Florida teen thief made it rather easy for investigators when he was arrested Monday for allegedly stealing Air Jordans from a prospective sellers- because he was actually wearing them when he was apprehended. Deleno Madariaga, 17, had arranged with a seller on Sunday, August 16 to purchase three pairs of Air Jordans, but rather than bring money to the meeting he brought a pistol and used that to forcibly relieve the seller of the sneakers and his phone. Monday Madariaga was arrested by Hillsborough County deputies with a pair…

Police in Hamden, Connecticut are seeking two person of interest in the theft of approximately $400 worth of sneakers from a local Bob’s Stores location. According to law enforcement, the incident occurred July 30 at the Bob’s located on 2300 Dixwell Avenue. Authorities ascertained that two individuals entered the shoe department and stole five pairs of sneakers, valued at nearly $400. The suspects exited the store and absconded in a grey GMC van, heading in the direction of Skff street. Those with information regarding this case is asked to call…

Police in Queens, NY are seeking a group of males that allegedly stabbed a teenager and robbed him of his sneakers. According to law enforcement, at around 10:30 pm on July 15, the 19-year-old victim arranged via Snapchat with a user named “Kenziedaghost” to meet to sell a pair of Yeezys. Police said that upon arrival at the agreed upon location, 48-06 46th Street in Woodside, the victim was surrounded by seven young men, one of which proceeded to punch and stab him in the back. The victim was forcibly…