JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – A Jacksonville man faces multiple felony charges after authorities say he stole 34 gold coins worth nearly a quarter-million dollars from a local FedEx distribution center.
Victor Lagrane Owens Sr., 50, was arrested June 24 by the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office. He faces charges of grand theft over $100,000, dealing in stolen property, and false verification of ownership on a pawnbroker transaction form.
According to the arrest report, the incident occurred March 18 at the FedEx distribution center on Commonwealth Ave. The stolen property — 34 gold coins — was valued at $240,939.40, making one coin worth about $7,086.
The redacted report does not detail how Owens knew the gold coins were at the distribution center, but the name “V. Owens” appeared on a FedEx receipt form connected to the transaction, with an ID number that did not match any record in the Florida driver’s license database.
Owens’ arraignment is set for July 16.
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