Coin shop thefts

logger7

Investigating Agency: Local Police

Offense: Theft

Location: PA,MD

Date of Offense: 7/30-31/25

The suspect below has been involved in two grab and run thefts involving gold coins from coin shops in the areas of Pennsylvania and Maryland. NCIC is also investigating a third offense in New Jersey. The suspect enters the store and requests to see gold coins and during the transaction he grabs the coin and runs out the door. The shop owners were able to provide excellent photos/video of the suspect.

Anyone with information contact:

Doug Davis

817-723-7231

Doug@numismaticcrimes.org

johnny9434

thanks for the heads up. ill pass it along to some dealers i know

jdimmick

Boy these thugs sure look familar , like they could have stopped in my shop traveling up I95. Thing is I dont keep gold and bunch of stuff out on display, And when folks like these ask to see , i dont have any even if I did.

GoldFinger1969

The LCS's in my area all have doors that lock behind you.

logger7

Another report with a video: https://numismaticcrimes.org/alert-ncic-is-assisting-the-martinsburg-wv-police-department/

https://youtu.be/molZRmmoGKE

jdimmick

Yesterday, I had a group of about 5-6 "traveling gypsy type folks come in all at the same time, looking around" I was by myself and quite nervous, but luckily I didnt have much out on display, and then a few more customers came in, so they left.

johnny9434

@jdimmick said:
Yesterday, I had a group of about 5-6 "traveling gypsy type folks come in all at the same time, looking around" I was by myself and quite nervous, but luckily I didnt have much out on display, and then a few more customers came in, so they left.

Cool, I'm glad they left to

rte592

@jdimmick said:
Yesterday, I had a group of about 5-6 "traveling gypsy type folks come in all at the same time, looking around" I was by myself and quite nervous, but luckily I didnt have much out on display, and then a few more customers came in, so they left.

Need a couple signs that read SMILE your on CAMERA and a concealed or side arm or 2

1630Boston

@rte592 said:

@jdimmick said:
Yesterday, I had a group of about 5-6 "traveling gypsy type folks come in all at the same time, looking around" I was by myself and quite nervous, but luckily I didnt have much out on display, and then a few more customers came in, so they left.

Need a couple signs that read SMILE your on CAMERA and a concealed or side arm or 2

2 is good

blitzdude

@jdimmick said:
Yesterday, I had a group of about 5-6 "traveling gypsy type folks come in all at the same time, looking around" I was by myself and quite nervous, but luckily I didnt have much out on display, and then a few more customers came in, so they left.

If your assessment is correct, hopefully they stay gone but I would certainly be prepared for a possible return. Stay safe. RGDS!

MsMorrisine

i would also plan for return

johnny9434

I think it'll be a long time before you see them again

cinque1543

Not sure what the standard is around the country, but at the two LCS's nearest to me (Texas), the front doors are kept locked. You have to be buzzed in and out. One of the LCS's allows only two people in the shop at one time. At the other one, the owner carries a visible sidearm.

1630Boston

@cinque1543 said:
Not sure what the standard is around the country, but at the two LCS's nearest to me (Texas), the front doors are kept locked. You have to be buzzed in and out. One of the LCS's allows only two people in the shop at one time. At the other one, the owner carries a visible sidearm.

visible sidearm-----from experience can be a deterrent or a detriment
JMHO
boston

johnny9434

Most dealers carry here as well and still all you have to get buzzed in/out. Safety first 👍

Maywood

You have to be buzzed in and out.

Smart and I bet effective.