# Coolkicks CEO Indicted in $2M Sneaker Heist | Los Angeles News

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Published: 2026-07-24T00:49:29+00:00
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Presented by The Plant Daddies — rare specimen trees, living art, and hand-carved limestone vessels and fountains for extraordinary spaces. Showrooms in Los Angeles and Irvine. Listeners of Los Angeles News Today receive 10% off with code LANEWS10. theplantdaddies.com/lanews A major LA sneaker giant, Coolkicks, is in hot water after its owner was indicted for allegedly stealing over $2 million in Nike sneakers from a Memphis warehouse over three years. Workers allegedly slapped fake shipping labels on coveted kicks, which were then shipped to resellers—including Coolkicks—for massive profits. The LAPD raided their warehouse in October, seizing $500K in suspected stolen goods and arresting the CEO on receiving stolen property charges. With Coolkicks known for viral sneaker drops and celebrity clientele, this scandal threatens to shake the entire sneaker culture scene as federal investigators dig deeper into a sprawling, multi-person operation. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/76eee7705e0a6830

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