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‘Incredibly stupid’ Knicks fan dumps trash onto the street to steal blue and orange trashcan

Angie Baez, a JPMorgan Chase executive, was fired after a video of her stealing a Knicks-themed trash can went viral. The Department of Sanitation is now offering five of these branded bins to New Yorkers via a lottery. The bins became a popular collectible during the 2026 NBA Championship celebrations.

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The identity of the thief is now known as JPMorgan executive Angie Baez, who has been fired.

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  1. JPMorgan Executive Fired After Stealing Knicks Championship Trash Can

    Angie Baez, a JPMorgan Chase executive, was fired after a video of her stealing a Knicks-themed trash can went viral. The Department of Sanitation is now offering five of these branded bins to New Yorkers via a lottery. The bins became a popular collectible during the 2026 NBA Championship celebrations.

    What's confirmed:

    • JPMorgan Chase fired executive Angie Baez for stealing a Knicks parade trash can.
    • A video of the theft received more than 5 million views.
    • The New York City Department of Sanitation is giving away five Knicks-themed trash bins through a lottery.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • Angie Baez served as the Director of DEI at JPMorgan Chase.
    • The thief is 40 years old.
    confidence 95%

  2. Knicks fan fined after stealing championship trash can

    A woman stole a blue and orange trash bin during New York Knicks NBA Championship celebrations. The fan returned the receptacle but received a fine for the theft. The Department of Sanitation is now giving away Knicks-inspired bins.

    What's confirmed:

    • The New York Knicks won the NBA Championship, ending a 53-year drought with a win over the San Antonio Spurs.
    • A fan emptied a Knicks-themed city trash can onto a Manhattan sidewalk and took the bin.
    • The stolen trash can was returned.
    • The fan was issued a fine for stealing the bin.
    • The New York Department of Sanitation is giving away Knicks-inspired trash bins.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • The fan who stole the bin is a JPMorgan DEI executive.
    confidence 95%

  3. Knicks Fan Steals Themed Trash Can During Championship Parade

    A woman stole an orange and blue Knicks-themed trash can in New York City. Viral video shows the fan dumping refuse onto the street to take the receptacle. The act has sparked outrage across social media.

    What's confirmed:

    • A woman stole an orange and blue Knicks trash can in New York City.
    • The fan dumped garbage onto the street to take the receptacle.
    • The incident was captured in a viral video.
    • The New York Knicks celebrated an NBA championship with a parade through Manhattan.
    • The Knicks won their first NBA championship in more than 50 years.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • The themed trash cans are for sale through OnlyNY.
    • The NYPD responded to the theft.
    confidence 95%