Gainesville, FL – March 30, 2026 – A dramatic heist involving nearly $2 million worth of iPhones ended with an arrest on Interstate 75, according to Florida authorities.
Jeffery Lydell Moore, 61, of South Carolina, was apprehended while transporting a U-Haul loaded with stolen Apple iPhones, valued at approximately $1,896,674, stolen from a warehouse in Doral, Florida.
Authorities report that the suspects impersonated legitimate shippers to deceive a FedEx warehouse employee, allowing them to take possession of 38 boxes containing almost 1,800 iPhone 17 Pro Max devices.
The theft was tracked in real time, thanks to AirTags and other tracking devices embedded in the shipment. Florida Highway Patrol officers intercepted Moore’s vehicle on I‑75 near Gainesville, leading to his arrest on three felony charges.
Police have released surveillance footage showing the suspects’ method of gaining access to the warehouse, including the use of counterfeit credentials.
“This was a sophisticated operation,” said a spokesperson for the Florida Highway Patrol. “We were fortunate that modern tracking technology allowed us to recover the stolen goods quickly.”
Authorities continue to search for Moore’s alleged accomplice, Robert Rashawn Soto, 49, who remains at large. Police are urging anyone with information about Soto’s whereabouts to contact local law enforcement immediately.
The investigation underscores ongoing concerns about high-value tech thefts and the lengths criminals may go to intercept shipments. Law enforcement officials are also reviewing warehouse security protocols to prevent similar incidents in the future.
This case highlights how technology, vigilance, and rapid response can combine to recover stolen property and bring suspects to justice.
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