Antwone Tate must have had one unconventional take on job perks at FedEx, assuming that “finders keepers” applied to high-value packages. His unconventional thinking led him astray, making headlines for swapping his day job of sorting packages for a glittering, albeit illicit, side hustle. Resting comfortably in Memphis, this now ex-employee allegedly converted a parade of parcels into his personal cornucopia—a veritable treasure chest that could rival any fictional pirate’s loot. Within this trove: an $8,500 diamond ring, nearly $14,000 worth of gold bars, and a collection of vintage baseball cards nearly as legendary as Ty Cobb himself. Apparently, this was all in a day’s work for Tate—until he got caught.
The Memphis FedEx Hub had its suspicions piqued on May 27, when some high-value packages began mysteriously vanishing into the ether. Meanwhile, unbeknownst to him, Loss Prevention was on the case. The disappearance of these parcels illuminated a neon trail of breadcrumbs, leading of all places, to a local pawn shop. Here, the purloined diamond and gold found themselves reincarnated, sparkling anew in the shop’s display, yet the shine couldn’t mask the haunting signature of their vendor. Tate, either cursed by hubris or oversight, had pawned them using his own driver’s license—an oversight with consequences as unforgettable as the shine of the items he’d stolen.
Not to let shiny objects hog all the attention, Tate’s escapades also strayed into the nostalgic world of baseball collectibles, where a third package steeped in history and cardboard glory also went MIA. The hapless victim of this particular act of sticky-fingers was a set of baseball cards that could make any collector’s heart skip a beat. Among them were a 1915 Cracker Jack Chief Bender and a 1933 Goudey Sport Kings Ty Cobb, the kind of items you’d find listed under “dream acquisitions” in collector catalogues. Their total value? A respectable $6,800. Their new marketplace? eBay, naturally. Under an account that traced back to Tate with such ease, it was practically shouting for attention: antta_57.
This alias presumably conceived in a rush, translated to “iamguilty_100” is now set aside as evidence that the path from greed to listings was markedly unwise. Even at this digital flea market, where anonymity might be imagined, the fingerprint of foolish misconduct lingered like a neon sign above the antique stalls. But this wasn’t the endgame Tate had likely anticipated. Instead of basking in the fruits of his larcenous labor, he’s now charged with theft of property for his multi-faceted caper.
FedEx, on its part, didn’t lag behind the drama unfolding. Far from it, they performed an ethics-defending corporate exit that left no ambiguities. In their unequivocal public statement, FedEx conveyed in crisp corporate speak that Tate had been promptly dismissed, reminding the world at large, “hey, by the way, larceny isn’t in the job description.” It’s hard to argue when your employer basically gives you the proverbial pink slip with a chuckle—a fitting end, perhaps, for someone whose ambition led him to such audacious illegal exploits.
Customs, protocols, and unbending rules of logistics didn’t marry well with our unsanctioned impresario. Where Tate might have learned that lucrative endeavors provoke when drawn across the border of bundles not belonging to him, he’ll now be left to ponder among the court’s legal frameworks—a complex weave of decisions made, checked boxes, and guilty clicks. FedEx’s loss is not merely in parcels, but an enduring story of values lost and consequences gained.
So if one day your patiently awaited package decides to ghost you and slip into the ether, perhaps it’s worth having a leisurely scroll through eBay’s vast market. Keep in mind, though, to steer clear of anything suspiciously shimmering under the listing antta_58. It might still be part of a scheme you’d rather hear about on the news than participate in as a buyer of dubious provenance. The lesson seems clear: it is always better when tracking clicks lead to doorstep necessity than courtroom notoriety.
