Crime

Man admits theft of $275,000 in gear from Garry Gribble’s Running Sports

Craig W. Sullivan, 41, of Olathe, pleaded guilty in federal court in Kansas City, Kan., admitting he stole merchandise from Garry Gribble’s Running Sports in Overland Park, his former employer.
Craig W. Sullivan, 41, of Olathe, pleaded guilty in federal court in Kansas City, Kan., admitting he stole merchandise from Garry Gribble’s Running Sports in Overland Park, his former employer.

A former employee pleaded guilty Tuesday to stealing more than $275,000 in merchandise from Garry Gribble’s Running Sports.

Craig W. Sullivan, 41, of Olathe, pleaded guilty in federal court in Kansas City, Kan., to a charge of wire fraud.

Sullivan admitted that he stole Garmin GPS devices and other merchandise, which he sold on Craigslist to a buyer in California.

The company has five locations in the Kansas City area, and Sullivan worked at its main store in Overland Park where he was responsible for receiving merchandise and distributing to the other stores.

Sentencing for Sullivan is scheduled for July 10.

Tony Rizzo: 816-234-4435, @trizzkc

This story was originally published April 4, 2017 at 3:30 PM with the headline "Man admits theft of $275,000 in gear from Garry Gribble’s Running Sports."

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