Two Arrested in Connection with Arizona Train Heists Targeting Nike Sneakers

Recent arrests follow a series of thefts involving $2 million worth of Nike shoes, highlighting organized cargo theft operations in the U.S.

Arizona police arrested two suspects, both Mexican nationals in the U.S. illegally, in connection with train heists targeting Nike sneakers.
The arrests stemmed from two separate traffic stops, during which stolen Nike shoes were recovered near one of the vehicles.
One suspect attempted to flee during a stop, leading to an 80-mile police chase before being apprehended near the Arizona-California border.
Authorities are investigating at least 10 similar robberies, with thieves using tactics like cutting air brake hoses to halt trains and steal cargo.
Thefts from freight trains have risen nationwide, with railroads reporting over $100 million in losses last year due to increasingly sophisticated operations.