In a daring act of thievery that left the community of Knoxville in disbelief, Cody Denning found himself in hot water as the mastermind behind the burglary at Underdog Collectibles. Not content with mere petty theft, Denning managed to rack up a laundry list of charges including burglary, theft of property, and vandalism. The target of his felonious escapade? A staggering $22,000 worth of autographed jerseys that adorned the walls of the local store.
The nefarious events unfolded late one evening on May 18, when Denning’s initial visit to the store seemed innocuous enough. Little did the unsuspecting store owners know, Denning was meticulously plotting his grand heist as he perused the prized jerseys on display. Surveillance cameras captured Denning meticulously examining and rearranging the valuable merchandise around 8:50 p.m., a move that would later serve as a chilling foreshadowing of the chaos to come.
Hours after his ominous visit, Denning wasted no time in putting his plans into action, shattering the serenity of the night by forcefully breaking into the store. With a swift and calculated throw, he sent a rock hurtling through the storefront window, signaling the beginning of his misdeeds. In a matter of moments, Denning had brazenly snatched 17 coveted autographed jerseys, leaving a trail of devastation in his wake.
The audacity of Denning’s actions didn’t stop there. In a bold attempt to profit from his ill-gotten gains, he sought to unload a portion of the stolen jerseys at a local sports retailer, Pro Image Sports in West Town Mall. However, his luck began to run out as surveillance footage meticulously tracked his every move, linking him to the stolen merchandise. Not content with just the jerseys, Denning’s vehicle was also seen laden with multiple hats reported missing from the store, further cementing his guilt in the eyes of the law.
The aftermath of Denning’s crime sent shockwaves through the community, prompting Underdog Collectibles to turn to social media in a bid for justice. Urging the public to keep an eye out for the distinct jerseys, the store implored anyone with information to come forward. By providing serial numbers for verification, the store hoped to aid in the recovery efforts and bring the perpetrator to justice.
Despite the material losses suffered by Underdog Collectibles, the store remained resilient in the face of adversity. Assuring the public that the physical damage caused by the break-in was minimal and that no individuals were harmed during the ordeal, the store’s focus remained on the safe recovery of the stolen items. With the support of the community, Underdog Collectibles vowed to continue their quest to track down the missing jerseys and prevent further incidents of theft in the future.
