A shipment of approximately 10,800 bottles of Noble Oak Bourbon valued at about $500,000 was stolen from a Philadelphia-area warehouse after suspects allegedly posed as authorized representatives to pick up the freight, according to company officials.
The theft occurred June 5 at a warehouse operated by American Supply, where the shipment of roughly 1,800 cases of bourbon was scheduled for pickup. According to public statements from Apogee 21 Holdings, the parent company of Noble Oak Bourbon, the individuals involved arrived with documentation and shipment information that appeared legitimate, allowing them to receive the freight before leaving the facility.
Unlike many traditional cargo thefts that involve breaking into trailers or stealing unattended equipment, this shipment was reportedly released through what appeared to be the normal pickup process. According to public statements by Apogee 21 Holdings CEO Mark Newman, the suspects allegedly presented a driver’s license and a purchase order number that appeared valid. The information was reportedly verified through a logistics provider before warehouse personnel released the shipment…