‘Red Bull Bandits’ Arrested After Months-Long Energy Drink Theft Spree in Jacksonville

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Three men are facing multiple criminal charges after investigators say they stole large quantities of energy drinks from stores across Jacksonville, a crime spree brought to an end through patrol work and public tips.

According to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office, District 2 Patrol and Task Force officers identified the suspects through a series of theft investigations aided by tips submitted to the agency’s Unsolved Crimes page.

The most recent arrest occurred on October 24, 2025, after officers responded to a grocery store on Atlantic Boulevard. An employee reported that 21 packs of energy drinks had been stolen. Officers quickly located and arrested David Bishop, 50. Investigators later determined Bishop had been committing similar thefts for months after his release from prison in June…

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