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A former Amazon employee, Warlyn Estevez, is accused of stealing nearly $375,000 worth of merchandise from the Amazon distribution center in Upper Bern Township, Berks County, Pennsylvania. The thefts allegedly occurred over a 12-day period in December 2024.
Key Insights
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Warlyn Estevez, 23, of Reading, PA, is charged with multiple felony counts of theft.
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The thefts occurred at the Amazon RDG1 Fulfillment Center on Mountain Road near Shartlesville.
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Items stolen included Apple Watches, AirPods, hard drives, and other high-value merchandise.
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Amazon loss-prevention officers initially misidentified another individual, leading to withdrawn charges before identifying Estevez as the suspect.
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Estevez had previously been fired from another Amazon facility for theft.
In-Depth Analysis
Pennsylvania State Police investigated the thefts after being contacted by Amazon loss-prevention. Surveillance video showed an employee stealing items from the high-retail-value section of the warehouse. The investigation revealed that the suspect, later identified as Estevez, had been using an alias and had previously been terminated from another Amazon warehouse for similar offenses. The total loss was tallied at $372,934, with some days seeing over $40,000 worth of merchandise stolen. Estevez is currently free on $50,000 unsecured bail and awaits a preliminary hearing scheduled for February 18, 2026.
FAQs
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Q: Who is the accused?
Warlyn Estevez, a 23-year-old former Amazon employee from Reading, PA.
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Q: What was stolen?
Apple products such as Apple Watches and AirPods, along with hard drives and other high-value items.
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Q: Where did the theft occur?
At the Amazon RDG1 Fulfillment Center in Upper Bern Township, Berks County, PA.
Key Takeaways
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Employers should strengthen employee screening processes to prevent repeat offenders from being rehired under aliases.
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Companies need robust loss prevention strategies to quickly identify and address internal theft.
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The incident highlights the importance of thorough investigations and accurate identification in criminal cases.
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