FedEx security nab employee stealing gold earrings valued at nearly $40K
MEMPHIS, Tenn. March 6 2018 —A FedEx employee was taken into custody by FedEx security officers after allegedly trying to steal nearly $40,000 worth of jewelry.
Frederick Stewart was detained by security as he was trying to leave the facility on Sunday.
According to police, Stewart transferred 40 14k rose gold diamond earrings into a plastic bag and then placed it in his own bag on his way out.
Security noticed the items when the personal bag was placed on the x-ray machine, police said.
Each pair was valued at nearly $1,000 apiece.
Stewart was taken into police custody and charged with felony theft of property.
