Nebraska Man trades $160k diamond for $20 of marijuana

Eleazar · 10-04-2014, 08:35 PM

Fired UPS worker Walter Earl Morrison accused of stealing $160K diamond, trading it for marijuana
Jon Erickson
10:37 PM, Sep 25, 2014
9:28 AM, Sep 29, 2014

PHOENIX - A one-time UPS worker is accused of stealing a package containing a $160,000 diamond, and trading the valuable jewel for $20 worth of marijuana.

Walter Earl Morrison, 20, was working for UPS while unloading a plane in the cargo section of Sky Harbor Airport when he stuffed a package under his shirt, according to court documents.

Morrison thought the package contained cash, but instead he found a diamond.

“Any single stone over $100,000 is an expensive stone,” House of Diamonds owner Brent Taubman said when asked about pricey diamonds.

Morrison allegedly traded the diamond for the drug, before being caught.

The stolen diamond was recovered and delivered to the intended customer, a UPS spokesperson said.

UPS fired Morrison, the spokesperson added.

Authorities charged Morrison last week with felony theft.

A man who would not open the door at Morrison’s home said he had no comment on the matter.

10-04-2014, 08:35 PM	Topic Starter
Eleazar Beyond the Rapids Join Date: May 2003 Location: Langley, VA Casino cash: $-370000	Man trades $160k diamond for $20 of marijuana Fired UPS worker Walter Earl Morrison accused of stealing $160K diamond, trading it for marijuana Jon Erickson 10:37 PM, Sep 25, 2014 9:28 AM, Sep 29, 2014 PHOENIX - A one-time UPS worker is accused of stealing a package containing a $160,000 diamond, and trading the valuable jewel for $20 worth of marijuana. Walter Earl Morrison, 20, was working for UPS while unloading a plane in the cargo section of Sky Harbor Airport when he stuffed a package under his shirt, according to court documents. Morrison thought the package contained cash, but instead he found a diamond. “Any single stone over $100,000 is an expensive stone,” House of Diamonds owner Brent Taubman said when asked about pricey diamonds. Morrison allegedly traded the diamond for the drug, before being caught. The stolen diamond was recovered and delivered to the intended customer, a UPS spokesperson said. UPS fired Morrison, the spokesperson added. Authorities charged Morrison last week with felony theft. A man who would not open the door at Morrison’s home said he had no comment on the matter.
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