Memphis Police Investigate Theft of Exclusive Shoes from Coach Penny Hardaway's Home
- Boxes of unique and one-of-a-kind shoes were stolen from the home of Penny Hardaway.
- The stolen shoes are considered valuable and exclusive due to their uniqueness.
- Authorities are investigating the theft of these rare shoes from the basketball player's residence.
Memphis police are actively searching for a suspect involved in the theft of exclusive shoes from the residence of men's basketball coach Penny Hardaway. The incident occurred earlier this month, and a police report obtained by ESPN reveals that the suspect was captured on surveillance footage stealing multiple packages. The man was seen pushing a shopping cart filled with the stolen merchandise near Hardaway's home. The stolen items included 26 pairs of unique Foamposite shoes, a line made famous by Hardaway during his time with the Orlando Magic in the 1990s. These exclusive shoes are highly sought after and not available in retail stores, making their theft particularly significant. Memphis TV station WREG was the first to report on the incident, highlighting the rarity of the stolen items. Police have released images of the suspect in hopes of generating leads in the case. According to the police report, the man was last spotted pushing the shopping cart down Goodwyn Street and Central. The investigation remains ongoing, with Memphis police spokesman Officer Joseph Hibler stating that no further information is currently available. As the search continues, the community is urged to assist in identifying the suspect. The theft has raised concerns about security and the targeting of high-profile individuals, particularly in relation to valuable and exclusive merchandise.