Five men have been charged in San Diego County after prosecutors accused them of carrying out a series of armed thefts and carjackings targeting FedEx delivery trucks loaded with Louis Vuitton merchandise.
San Diego County District Attorney Summer Stephan announced that Deshawn Birden, 34, Jamal Buck, 33, Stephen Buck, 30, Maurice Cyrus, 29, and Frederick Jackson, 25, are each facing multiple felony charges tied to five separate incidents.
Prosecutors said the group worked together to steal luxury items being transported for delivery, including designer sunglasses, handbags, shoes and belts.
Prosecutors Say More Than $667,000 in Designer Merchandise Was Stolen
According to the District Attorney’s Office, the alleged thefts happened between July 2024 and June 2025.
During that period, prosecutors said the defendants stole more than $667,000 worth of Louis Vuitton merchandise from FedEx trucks.
In one case, authorities said the group took 25 boxes of designer goods from the Fashion Valley Shopping Center during a scheduled delivery.
In another attempted robbery, a delivery driver resisted a suspect armed with a gun, forcing the suspect to abandon the plan.
Delivery Trucks Allegedly Carjacked at Gunpoint
Prosecutors said three of the incidents involved the defendants intercepting and carjacking FedEx delivery trucks while the drivers were stopping for gasoline.
Authorities alleged that firearms were used during the carjackings. After taking control of the trucks, the defendants allegedly drove them to prearranged locations where getaway vehicles were waiting.
The stolen merchandise was then allegedly transferred into those vehicles.
In each incident, prosecutors said the suspects wore clothing that covered their appearance from head to toe in an effort to avoid identification.
Luxury Goods Remain Missing
None of the stolen Louis Vuitton merchandise has been recovered, according to prosecutors.
District Attorney Stephan said the items were allegedly stolen with the goal of eventually being sold to unsuspecting buyers.
She said the group had violently targeted valuable luxury merchandise being transported by FedEx and added that the alleged crime spree had now been stopped.
Charges Could Bring Lengthy Prison Sentences
The five defendants face felony counts related to robbery, theft and carjacking.
If convicted, prosecutors said they could face sentences ranging from seven years and four months to life in prison, depending on the charges and outcomes in court.
The case is being prosecuted by Deputy District Attorney Cassidy McWilliams.
Two Defendants Enter Not Guilty Pleas
Two of the defendants, Stephen Buck and Maurice Cyrus, pleaded not guilty at arraignment.
They are scheduled to return to court on May 14 for a readiness hearing.
Stephen Buck was released on supervised own recognizance, while Cyrus remains held without bail.
The three remaining defendants are awaiting extradition to San Diego and are expected to be arraigned at a later date.
Investigation Involved San Diego Police and FBI
The District Attorney’s Office credited the San Diego Police Department and the FBI for assisting in the investigation and helping identify the defendants.
Authorities said the partnership was key to connecting the suspects to the alleged series of robberies and carjackings.
Impact and Consequences
The case highlights the growing risk faced by delivery drivers transporting high-value retail goods, especially luxury merchandise targeted by organized theft groups.
For FedEx and retailers such as Louis Vuitton, the alleged thefts represent not only a major financial loss but also a security challenge involving scheduled deliveries, predictable routes and valuable cargo.
The fact that firearms were allegedly used raises the seriousness of the case, shifting it beyond theft into violent crime allegations involving direct threats to workers.
Consumers could also be affected if stolen luxury products enter resale markets, where buyers may unknowingly purchase stolen goods.
What’s next?
Stephen Buck and Maurice Cyrus are due back in court on May 14 for a readiness hearing.
The other three defendants are awaiting extradition to San Diego and will be arraigned after they are returned to the county.
Prosecutors will continue pursuing the felony case, while investigators may keep searching for the missing Louis Vuitton merchandise and any possible resale network connected to the alleged thefts.
Summary
Five men have been charged in San Diego County for allegedly targeting FedEx delivery trucks carrying Louis Vuitton merchandise.
Prosecutors said the defendants stole more than $667,000 worth of designer goods during five incidents between July 2024 and June 2025, including armed carjackings and thefts involving delivery trucks.
Two defendants have pleaded not guilty, while three others are awaiting extradition.
Bulleted Takeaways
- Five men were charged in San Diego County over alleged FedEx truck robberies.
- Prosecutors said the trucks were carrying Louis Vuitton merchandise.
- The defendants are accused of stealing more than $667,000 in luxury goods.
- The stolen items included sunglasses, handbags, shoes and belts.
- Authorities said one incident involved 25 boxes taken from Fashion Valley Shopping Center.
- Three incidents allegedly involved FedEx trucks being carjacked at gunpoint.
- Prosecutors said the suspects used disguises and getaway vehicles.
- None of the stolen merchandise has been recovered.
- Two defendants pleaded not guilty and are due back in court on May 14.
- Three other defendants are awaiting extradition to San Diego.
