In the United States, the court issued sentences to three men who participated in the bold robbery of the jewelry store in Beverly Gils. The incident happened in 2022, and one of the key evidence in the investigation was a mobile phone randomly left at the crime scene and publication on Instagram, where one of the robbers boasted the prey.
Three men - Ladell Tarp (39 years), Jimmy Lee Vernon (33 years old) and Dechon Bell (22 years old) - robbed a jewelry boutique in broad daylight, breaking into a store with sledgehammer and scrap, threatening staff and buyers. They escaped with jewelry totaling $ 2.6 million, including necklaces, bracelets and watches. During the escape, one of the cars used by robbers was stolen shortly before the robbery. However, the investigation has become rapidly developed due to two important evidence. First, Jimmy Lee Vernon's mobile phone, who accidentally fell out of his pocket during the robbery, has become a decisive factor in the crime. Secondly, Ladell Tarp posted on his Instagram photos on which he boasted a large amount of cash and called himself part of the "robber gang". This helped the investigator to get out quickly.
As a result, the court found all three men guilty. Dehan Belle received a year of imprisonment, Jimmy Lee Vernon - six years and eight months, and Ladell Tarp - seven years in federal prison. "We will not suffer arrogant crimes against the small business of Los Angeles.
This story is a striking example of how social networks can become a two -year sword for criminals who boast their crimes on the Internet. In this case, Instagram became an important element in the disclosure of the crime and helped law enforcement officers to punish the perpetrators.
