Defendant Christopher World, also known as ‘Birdo’, is one of six defendants charged with an interstate theft scheme that spanned the East Coast, with operations in 13 states.
According to a five-count indictment unsealed today, World, along with Lovell Ambrister, Hassen Lewis, Trent Dance, Von Vincent, and William Harvin, allegedly stole rental cars from Hertz Global Holdings and other car companies, and merchandise from Lowe’s Companies, Inc. and The Home Depot, Inc.
The indictment charges the defendants with various counts, including interstate transportation of stolen property, interstate transportation of stolen motor vehicle, and conspiracy counts.
Defendants Christopher World, Lovell Ambrister, and Hassen Lewis were arrested this morning and will be arraigned later today at the federal courthouse in Brooklyn before United States Magistrate Judge Marcia M. Henry.
Defendants Trent Dance and Von Vincent are detained on other charges in Valhalla, New York and Auburn, New York, respectively, and will be arrested and arraigned at the federal courthouse in Brooklyn at a later date.
Defendant William Harvin is still at large.
The scheme, which lasted for 20 months, resulted in the theft of over $516,000 in merchandise from 71 Lowe’s branches and 59 Home Depot branches in 13 states, spanning from South Carolina to Maine.
The defendants face a maximum of 10 years’ imprisonment for each of the interstate transportation counts and a maximum of 5 years’ imprisonment for the conspiracy count.
The government’s case is being handled by the Office’s Organized Crime and Gangs Section, with Assistant United States Attorney Victor Zapana in charge of the prosecution.
The defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty.
Defendants:
– Christopher World, also known as ‘Birdo’, Age: 22, Brooklyn, New York
– Lovell Ambrister, also known as ‘Stali’, Age: 22, Brooklyn, New York (Note: Missing address for Ambrister)
– Hassen Lewis, Age: 22, Brooklyn, New York
– Trent Dance, Age: unknown (detained in Valhalla, New York)
– Von Vincent, Age: unknown (detained in Auburn, New York)
– William Harvin, Age: unknown (at large)
**Mandatory Facts:**
– Defendant: Christopher World
– Charges: Interstate transportation of stolen property, interstate transportation of stolen motor vehicle, conspiracy counts
– City and State: Brooklyn, New York
– Date: April 2022 to December 2023
– Sentence: Maximum of 10 years’ imprisonment for each of the interstate transportation counts and a maximum of 5 years’ imprisonment for the conspiracy count
– Dollar Amounts: At least $516,000 in merchandise stolen
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Key Facts
- State: New York
- Category: Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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