$500,000 SIG Sauer shipment stolen in fictitious pickup, two arrested in California
A shipment worth half a million dollars left a Torrance warehouse under fraudulent circumstances, triggering a cargo theft investigation by Los Angeles County detectives. The post $500,000 SIG Sauer shipment stolen in fictitious pickup, two arrested in California appeared first on FreightWaves .
An estimated $500,000 worth of SIG Sauer products were stolen during a fraudulent warehouse pickup in Torrance, California. The shipment contained firearm parts and accessories from SIG Sauer, a major manufacturer. Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department investigators recovered the entire shipment and returned it to its owner. Two individuals, Arman Mnatsakanyan, 26, and Ashot Yesayan, 23, both from Glendale, California, were arrested on October 12, 2026, and charged with grand theft cargo.
The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department, specifically its Cargo Criminal Apprehension Team (CCATS), is investigating the incident. Authorities have not disclosed details about the fictitious pickup, the transportation provider, or the recovery location, and the case has not been presented to the Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office for filing consideration.
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