Man accused of stealing $40K in Nike Jordan sneakers from storage unit
By Blaine Montgomery
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CAPE CORAL, Florida (WBBH) — A suspected burglar accused of stealing approximately 85 to 90 pairs of Nike Jordan sneakers has been arrested.
Cape Coral police officers responded to a call about a past burglary at 1014 Southeast Ninth Street on Aug. 7.
According to the Cape Coral Police Department, the victim told officers that he discovered the door hinge on his storage unit had been cut, and the following items were missing:
An estimated 85-90 Nike Jordan sneakers valued at $40,000 Two signed sports jerseys valued at $1,200 A red Nike Jordan golf bag with TaylorMade clubs valued at $500 The CCPD said surveillance video from Aug. 4 showed a white sedan arriving at the facility at approximately 12:44 a.m. Three suspects were seen entering through a rear door, and one of them used bolt cutters to force entry into the unit.
They made multiple trips, removing shoes and other items before leaving the area at 12:59 a.m.
According to the CCPD news release, one suspect was identified as Toriano Angibeau, 33, who was previously arrested at the facility. Another suspect was identified as a female who was evicted from her storage unit the day before the burglary.
Angibeau was already in custody at the Lee County Jail following his arrest on Aug. 6 after police found him at the storage facility. He was arrested on a warrant for felony violation of probation — possession of a controlled substance. He is also facing a charge for resisting officers during the Aug. 6 arrest.
In connection with the burglary investigation, Angibeau is facing charges of burglary of an unoccupied structure — unarmed (a third-degree felony) and grand theft between $20,000 to $100,000 (a second-degree felony).
The CCPD said the case remains under investigation and advised anyone with information on the people involved to call 239-574-3223.
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