Six-fingered Jordan logo reveals fake Nikes

Chris Paul of the New Orleans Hornets wears a new pair of Nike Air Jordan shoes during a NBA basketball game against the Sacramento Kings at the New Orleans Arena Dec. 15, 2010, in New Orleans. / Getty Images

LAWRENCEVILLE, Ga. - Police say one of the first clues the Nike shoes might be fake was the logo of Michael Jordan. The former NBA star had too many fingers, an officer wrote in his report.

WSB-TV reports that the image and other tips led Gwinnett County, Ga., police to seize 78 pairs of Nike sneakers that authorities contend are counterfeit.

Police say they're questioning two South Carolina women they say were traveling with the shoes when police stopped their Pontiac Grand Prix on Saturday on Interstate 85 northeast of Atlanta.

Aside from Michael Jordan's six fingers, investigators said the serial numbers on the shoes' tongue did not match the numbers on the box. Officers said they could peel the Nike logos right off what appeared to be Nike Air Jordans.

Police say counterfeit goods being transported on I-85 is a growing trend. The hot items are sneakers and designer bags, authorities said.

[jose_z1]

The extra finger so all of his 6 rings to fit in one hand.
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[sonofsummarex]

So let me guess. Now these enforcement animals are going to be searching motorists on I85 looking for contraband. I hope the American people lose patience soon and start gunning these SOBs down wherever they find them.

[thechooch1]

sonofsummarex just whom are you suggesting people "start gunning these SOBs down"? Law enforcement? If so you are sick.

[endurorob_5]

Seriuosly CBS? You run a story about fake Air Jordans and ignore this little gem? http://www.foxnews.com/us/2012/02/14/preschoolers-homemade-lunch-replaced-with-nuggets/

[sonofsummarex]

I read that story and was pissed off too.