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FBI Investigates $400K Lobster Heist Targeting Costco

12/28/2025

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A $400,000 shipment of live lobsters was stolen en route to Costco stores in Illinois and Minnesota.
The FBI is investigating the incident, believed linked to organized cargo theft targeting high-value goods.
Dylan Rexing, CEO of Rexing Companies, said the shipment vanished after pickup in Taunton, Massachusetts.
Rexing noted such thefts raise prices and harm businesses and consumers.
The Department of Transportation flags cargo theft as a growing concern and urges stronger security.

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Story summary

A $400,000 shipment of live lobsters was stolen en route to Costco stores in Illinois and Minnesota.
The FBI is investigating the incident, believed linked to organized cargo theft targeting high-value goods.
Dylan Rexing, CEO of Rexing Companies, said the shipment vanished after pickup in Taunton, Massachusetts.
Rexing noted such thefts raise prices and harm businesses and consumers.
The Department of Transportation flags cargo theft as a growing concern and urges stronger security.