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Vehicle Burglary After Portland ANA of SHORT SNORTER EXHIBIT items!
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For those of you who read my recent show report, I included photos of the really cool Short Snorter exhibit. Now, many of the items in that exhibit have been stolen!!! It's such a shame! Here's the notice I received of the theft, and below are photos of several of the exhibit cases containing many of the items that were stolen - please keep an eye out for any of these notes and notify Doug Davis if you should come across any of them:
The Centralia, Washington police department is investigating a vehicle burglary that resulted in the theft of exhibit panels from the Short Snorter Project. The victim who had exhibited at the ANA Portland show was on his way home when the offense occurred. The suspects gained entry into the victim's trunk and removed five of the exhibits ten panels.
List of stolen items:
Panel #1 (20" x 32" plywood covered by olive green colored fabric)
Inventory: (All notes mounted in currency sleeves)
1. Australia ten shillings signed by Gary Cooper, Una Merkel, and Phyllis Brooks.
2. US one dollar signed by Red Skelton, George Raft, et al.
3. US one dollar "Funny Back" signed by Gary Cooper, John Wayne, Vikki Montan, et al.
4. Suriname half gulden signed by Bob Hope, et al (heavy tape degredation).
5. India five rupees signed by ("WASP-Seattle"), Capt. Hank Greenberg, et al.
6. Italy five lire signed by General Dwight D. Eisenhower, et al.
7. U.S. one dollar HAWAII overprint signed by Randolph Scott, et al.
8. Barbados one dollar signed by Eddie Rickenbacker, Gene Tunney, et al
9. Long short snorter with U.S. one dollar HAWAII overprint signed by Ernie Pyle, et al. and five foreign banknotes taped together.
10. 3 original photos: Bob Hope, Lord Louis Mountbatten(2)
Panel #2 (20" x 32" plywood covered by olive green colored fabric)
Inventory:
1. Long short snorter of Florice "Folly" Langley containing a US one dollar and ten foreign banknotes with many signatures taped together and mounted in currency sleeves. Fiji one penny is signed by Eleanor Roosevelt. India ten rupees is signed by USO troupe (Pat O'Brien, Betty Yeaton, Jinx Falkenburg, Ruth Carrell, Jimmie Dodd, Harry Brown) et al.
2. China-Burma-India Theatre of Operations shoulder patch
3. Invitation to dinner with Mrs. Franklin D. Roosevelt and table menu
4. Invitation to Florice Langley to attend dance with 436th Bomb Squadron
5. Four WW2 photographs of Florice Langley and one WW2 photograph of Jinx Falkenburg signing a short snorter on top of an accordian with a group of service men.
Panel #3 (20" x 32" plywood covered by gold colored fabric)
Inventory:
1. Long short snorter of Marshall L. Windmiller containing a US one dollar and five foreign banknotes with many signatures taped together and mounted in currency sleeves.
2. China banknote (green) signed by Bob Raines AVG ("Flying Tigers"), et al.
3. China fifty yuan (brown) signed by members of 29th Fighter Squadron, et al.
4. China ten yuan (red) with notation "705 SNAFU SHIPMENT" and "CHINA BURMA INDIA 1944" with many signatures.
5. India ten rupees with inscription "LEDO ROAD" signed by Major-General Daniel Sultan (US), Major-General Godfrey Wildman-Lushington (UK), Admiral Lord Louis Mountbatten (UK), Lt. Col. A. A. C. Walker (UK), Brigadier-General Lewis Pick (US), Brigadier-General Thomas Farrell (US), Paulette Goddard (USO).
6. China ten yuan (red) with notation "BURMA ROADSTERS" signed by General Frank D. Merrill and General Raymond A. Wheeler, et al. Many stars on borders. "V548728J" notation.
7. China ten yuan (red) with notation "BURMA ROAD HUMP FLYERS" with many signatures.
8. India five rupees signed by USO troupe (Pat O'Brien, Betty Yeaton, Jinx Falkenburg, Ruth Carrell, Jimmie Dodd, Harry Brown).
Panel #4 (20" x 32" plywood covered by gold colored fabric)
Inventory:
1. Long short snorter of Allen B. Larkin, U.S. Naval Air Transport Service, containing two US one dollar and eight foreign banknotes with many signatures taped together and mounted in currency sleeves. Notation on last two foreign banknotes pertain to "FIRST FLIGHT USS MARS/NATS LONGEST FLIGHT OVER WATER WITH MOST CARGO PAUTUXENT TO NATAL". Mounted next to reproduction press photo of same event.
2. Six single foreign banknotes mounted individually in currency sleeves. Four shillings (pink & green) signed by Commodore Merrill Comstock, et al (mostly US Naval Officers - One may be John F. Kennedy - unauthenticated)
Panel #5 (20" x 32" plywood covered by grey colored fabric)
Inventory:
1. Long short snorter of Lee Moyne Mark, U.S. Navy Photographers Mate, containing one US one dollar and seven foreign banknotes with many signatures taped together and mounted in currency sleeves. Display has 11 reproduction photographs.
1. US one dollar signed by Admiral C. W. Nimitz, et al.
2. Canada one dollar with many signatures.
3. Philippines one peso with signatures.
4. Japanese Government ten pesos (JIM) signed by Admiral Richard E. Byrd, et al.
5. Sveriges Riksbank five kronor signed by Harry James, et al.
6. Japan one yen signed by Gene Kelly, Jackie Robinson, et al.
7. Japan ten yen military currency with many signatures
Central Bank of China 5 Custom Gold Units banknote signed by James Forrestal, General James H. Doolittle, General Ira C. Eaker, Gene Krupa, et al.
Anyone with information should contact:
Doug Davis
817-723-7231 or doug@numismaticcrimes.org
(PLEASE SHARE THIS BULLETIN)
The Numismatic Crime Information Center is a 501 (c)(3) non-profit corporation whose mission is to serve as a national and international resource for collectors, dealers and law enforcement in the education, prevention and investigation of crimes involving coins, paper money, tokens, medals and related numismatic items.
The Numismatic Crime Information Center is a 501 (c)(3) non-profit
corporation. P.O. Box 14080 Arlington, Texas 76094.
The Centralia, Washington police department is investigating a vehicle burglary that resulted in the theft of exhibit panels from the Short Snorter Project. The victim who had exhibited at the ANA Portland show was on his way home when the offense occurred. The suspects gained entry into the victim's trunk and removed five of the exhibits ten panels.
List of stolen items:
Panel #1 (20" x 32" plywood covered by olive green colored fabric)
Inventory: (All notes mounted in currency sleeves)
1. Australia ten shillings signed by Gary Cooper, Una Merkel, and Phyllis Brooks.
2. US one dollar signed by Red Skelton, George Raft, et al.
3. US one dollar "Funny Back" signed by Gary Cooper, John Wayne, Vikki Montan, et al.
4. Suriname half gulden signed by Bob Hope, et al (heavy tape degredation).
5. India five rupees signed by ("WASP-Seattle"), Capt. Hank Greenberg, et al.
6. Italy five lire signed by General Dwight D. Eisenhower, et al.
7. U.S. one dollar HAWAII overprint signed by Randolph Scott, et al.
8. Barbados one dollar signed by Eddie Rickenbacker, Gene Tunney, et al
9. Long short snorter with U.S. one dollar HAWAII overprint signed by Ernie Pyle, et al. and five foreign banknotes taped together.
10. 3 original photos: Bob Hope, Lord Louis Mountbatten(2)
Panel #2 (20" x 32" plywood covered by olive green colored fabric)
Inventory:
1. Long short snorter of Florice "Folly" Langley containing a US one dollar and ten foreign banknotes with many signatures taped together and mounted in currency sleeves. Fiji one penny is signed by Eleanor Roosevelt. India ten rupees is signed by USO troupe (Pat O'Brien, Betty Yeaton, Jinx Falkenburg, Ruth Carrell, Jimmie Dodd, Harry Brown) et al.
2. China-Burma-India Theatre of Operations shoulder patch
3. Invitation to dinner with Mrs. Franklin D. Roosevelt and table menu
4. Invitation to Florice Langley to attend dance with 436th Bomb Squadron
5. Four WW2 photographs of Florice Langley and one WW2 photograph of Jinx Falkenburg signing a short snorter on top of an accordian with a group of service men.
Panel #3 (20" x 32" plywood covered by gold colored fabric)
Inventory:
1. Long short snorter of Marshall L. Windmiller containing a US one dollar and five foreign banknotes with many signatures taped together and mounted in currency sleeves.
2. China banknote (green) signed by Bob Raines AVG ("Flying Tigers"), et al.
3. China fifty yuan (brown) signed by members of 29th Fighter Squadron, et al.
4. China ten yuan (red) with notation "705 SNAFU SHIPMENT" and "CHINA BURMA INDIA 1944" with many signatures.
5. India ten rupees with inscription "LEDO ROAD" signed by Major-General Daniel Sultan (US), Major-General Godfrey Wildman-Lushington (UK), Admiral Lord Louis Mountbatten (UK), Lt. Col. A. A. C. Walker (UK), Brigadier-General Lewis Pick (US), Brigadier-General Thomas Farrell (US), Paulette Goddard (USO).
6. China ten yuan (red) with notation "BURMA ROADSTERS" signed by General Frank D. Merrill and General Raymond A. Wheeler, et al. Many stars on borders. "V548728J" notation.
7. China ten yuan (red) with notation "BURMA ROAD HUMP FLYERS" with many signatures.
8. India five rupees signed by USO troupe (Pat O'Brien, Betty Yeaton, Jinx Falkenburg, Ruth Carrell, Jimmie Dodd, Harry Brown).
Panel #4 (20" x 32" plywood covered by gold colored fabric)
Inventory:
1. Long short snorter of Allen B. Larkin, U.S. Naval Air Transport Service, containing two US one dollar and eight foreign banknotes with many signatures taped together and mounted in currency sleeves. Notation on last two foreign banknotes pertain to "FIRST FLIGHT USS MARS/NATS LONGEST FLIGHT OVER WATER WITH MOST CARGO PAUTUXENT TO NATAL". Mounted next to reproduction press photo of same event.
2. Six single foreign banknotes mounted individually in currency sleeves. Four shillings (pink & green) signed by Commodore Merrill Comstock, et al (mostly US Naval Officers - One may be John F. Kennedy - unauthenticated)
Panel #5 (20" x 32" plywood covered by grey colored fabric)
Inventory:
1. Long short snorter of Lee Moyne Mark, U.S. Navy Photographers Mate, containing one US one dollar and seven foreign banknotes with many signatures taped together and mounted in currency sleeves. Display has 11 reproduction photographs.
1. US one dollar signed by Admiral C. W. Nimitz, et al.
2. Canada one dollar with many signatures.
3. Philippines one peso with signatures.
4. Japanese Government ten pesos (JIM) signed by Admiral Richard E. Byrd, et al.
5. Sveriges Riksbank five kronor signed by Harry James, et al.
6. Japan one yen signed by Gene Kelly, Jackie Robinson, et al.
7. Japan ten yen military currency with many signatures
Central Bank of China 5 Custom Gold Units banknote signed by James Forrestal, General James H. Doolittle, General Ira C. Eaker, Gene Krupa, et al.
Anyone with information should contact:
Doug Davis
817-723-7231 or doug@numismaticcrimes.org
(PLEASE SHARE THIS BULLETIN)
The Numismatic Crime Information Center is a 501 (c)(3) non-profit corporation whose mission is to serve as a national and international resource for collectors, dealers and law enforcement in the education, prevention and investigation of crimes involving coins, paper money, tokens, medals and related numismatic items.
The Numismatic Crime Information Center is a 501 (c)(3) non-profit
corporation. P.O. Box 14080 Arlington, Texas 76094.
Charmy HarkerThe Penny Lady®
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I hope the local pawn shops are on alert.
<< <i>Why would thieves target such a specialized (and probably illiquid) group of items? I suspect the thieves didn't know what they were doing.
I hope the local pawn shops are on alert. >>
There was local publicity about a few short snorter notes being dropped into circulation in the Portland area as a promotion for the show. This may have gotten some creep's attention.
<< <i>Why would thieves target such a specialized (and probably illiquid) group of items? I suspect the thieves didn't know what they were doing.
I hope the local pawn shops are on alert. >>
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<< <i>The only positive thing is , at least they will be easily identifiable >>
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This exhibit contained so many historically significant one-of-a-kind items -- what a shame.
Unfortunately, it also has to make potential exhibitors think twice about placing this type of material on public exhibit in the future.
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When he came back, only 5 panels were left.
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<< <i>I hope somebody tells me I'm wrong that this was not another "I'll leave the car unattended for just a moment while I grab a bite to eat." >>
+1
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When traveling with large amounts of valuables, it sounds wise to have a second person and even a dog.
The thieves will get justice one way or another.
<< <i>What a terrible thing. All the time, effort and passion that went into assembling that collection! I hope everything is recovered and the thieves caught. >>
It sucks. And the owner is always super passionate about sharing the set, too.
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<< <i>I hope somebody tells me I'm wrong that this was not another "I'll leave the car unattended for just a moment while I grab a bite to eat." >>
+1 >>
Of course, based on the post above yours that's exactly the case. How often do we read about this exact same scenario just on this very forum? Four times/year? More? Just unreal.
Totally agree re: not blaming the victim. That said, why make it so easy for the criminal? How is it possible that dealers/collectors do this time, after time, after time? It just boggles the mind.
Very sorry to hear about this.
Such an amazing collection!! Hopefully, given the uniqueness of the items, the crooks will be caught trying to sell/pawn and the items returned.
Still, folks have to be careful. Not that anyone ever deserves to be a victim, but sometimes people just make it to easy for the crooks.
Rick-o said something about a dealer (Col. Ellsworth?) offering a class on "How to think like a coin thief" or something of the sort. Clearly, many are in desperate need of such a course.
Perhaps it's time that the ANA offered or sponsored that or a similar course.
Such a shame.
Thankfully, at least no one was hurt.
Another strange thing is that the crime was so very specialized but curiously they did not take everything.
If you're so focused on that particular type of items then why leave half of them and take the others?
Seems odd that they would only take 5 of 10 panels though, especially if they tailed them for over an hour......
Thanks for putting this out.
Hopfully it will help in recovery.
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<< <i>Someone needs to invent GPS trackable luggage for transporting valuable items. You can track an iPad or iPhone, so why not a piece of luggage? >>
Several companies already offer this. Of course, if it's not securely attached and/or hidden, a thief can just remove it.
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<< <i>Where could the thieves possibly liquidate such uniquely identifiable items? >>
Sickening indeed. If it was a "steal to order" situation, these could disappear forever (the thieves could have had the disposal pre-planned).
It doesn't make a lot of sense otherwise. Not liquidatable material. Far more valuable and liquid items were at the show.
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<< <i>Someone needs to invent GPS trackable luggage for transporting valuable items. You can track an iPad or iPhone, so why not a piece of luggage? >>
Several companies already offer this. Of course, if it's not securely attached and/or hidden, a thief can just remove it. >>
That's the thing... It needs to be a hidden internal device. Maybe someone can take this idea & run with it. Incorporate it into the most popular types of luggage coin dealers use. Another thing
that would be nice is to install a remotely activate dye pack like banks use. Naturally only usable if the contents are slabbed or within individual containers. The thieves would get a nice bang
out of that! Probably couldn't use that for air travel though.
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I'm sorry to hear that Charmy. I wish you all the best in recovering the pieces and seeing the perp be brought to justice.
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2 year old thread. Was anything ever recovered?
Stupid thief. Why steal "one of a kind" items? Good luck reselling.
Too bad we never read of the perpetrators caught by the owner with a fully loaded firearm.
I have never seen a follow up to this two year old theft.... seems like those items would be difficult to cash in on...perhaps the thieves did not fully understand what they had...and when they did, they trashed them... which would be a disaster. Many, many of the items were unique and irreplaceable.... Cheers, RickO
What the heck is wrong with people...? All that time and effort, gone in 60 seconds.
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