Large coin collection stolen in Raymondville, New York

Michigan

As usual, not much to go on with only a vague description. I guess any coin dealers in that area should be on
the lookout for any suspicious looking person trying to sell a large number of coins. The coins of course
could end up being sold anywhere.


Someone made off with a large coin collection and women's jewelry from a home in Raymondville.

The St. Lawrence County Sheriff's Department says the intruder got in through an unlocked door sometime between 9:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. on Tuesday.

Deputies specified the address only as being near the Raymondville Post Office.

Taken was a large quantity of collector coins and bills, including a five dollar silver certificate and a one dollar silver certificate.

Also taken was women's jewelry including a diamond engagement ring and two bracelets.

Deputies say there have been many daytime burglaries in recent weeks in St. Lawrence County.

Anyone with information should call the Sheriff's Department at 379-2222.

mozeppa

coin collection-----stolen-----anytown usa-----michigan-----obsession


yep all is there...good job!

ABC123

Hopefully, they have plenty of Insurance !

RedneckHB

Thanks. Thats not far away from me. I alerted my local dealer.

Conder101

They took a "large quantity of collector coins and bills" and they ony description we get is that they took a one and a five dollar silver certificate? Spread the word to keep your eyes out for $7 worth of currency. With help like that getting the word out he hasn't got a chance of recoving his stuff. No reflection on you Michigan, I blame the news report.

TwoKopeiki

<< <i>the intruder got in through an unlocked door sometime between 9:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. on Tuesday >>



Smooth...

2ndCharter

I don't understand these people. Why don't they just put a large sign on the front door, "Come on in and rob me."? That's what safe deposit boxes are for.

BlindedByEgo

This shows me that you really have to keep a close eye on those large coins.

RichieURich

<< <i>They took a "large quantity of collector coins and bills" and they ony description we get is that they took a one and a five dollar silver certificate? Spread the word to keep your eyes out for $7 worth of currency. With help like that getting the word out he hasn't got a chance of recoving his stuff. No reflection on you Michigan, I blame the news report. >>



I agree with Conder101. Whoever took this stuff could sell it anywhere and no one woud be able to trace it back as stolen property. I'm not blaming Michigan, in fact I appreciate his bringing this stuff to our attention. But the news reports should have some or more specifics.

Conder101

Not only could they not trace it back, there is NO WAY to even suspect that something offered might be stolen.

For all we know the "Large quantity of collector coins and bills" could be those two silver certificates and a bag of wheat cents. Maybe a hoard of Kennedy halves and Ike dollars. Without details it could be anything. Should dealers call the sherriff's dept for every coin they get offered for the next three months?

Sorry but dealers who get stolen coin reports like this probably just toss them in the trash since there is nothing identifible that could even try to keep an eye out for.

kevinstang

Actually the same county I live in, read it in the morning paper as well. Not sure, but there is a small dealer who lives just outside of that town, but I don't think he is near the post office. Been to his shop, he keeps it locked up pretty good and I don't think it would be him that got robbed. I imagine one of the first places the cops checked to see if anyone tried to sell some stuff. But the area is only about 10 or so miles from the reservation - which splits the border with Canada/USA and alot of things disappear there-cars,boats,motorcyles etc., and there is a pawn shop as well on the res...

ccr

Did they leave their business card?

labrams

<< <i>Not only could they not trace it back, there is NO WAY to even suspect that something offered might be stolen.

For all we know the "Large quantity of collector coins and bills" could be those two silver certificates and a bag of wheat cents. Maybe a hoard of Kennedy halves and Ike dollars. Without details it could be anything. Should dealers call the sherriff's dept for every coin they get offered for the next three months?

Sorry but dealers who get stolen coin reports like this probably just toss them in the trash since there is nothing identifible that could even try to keep an eye out for. >>



Are you always this gloomy?

WoodenJefferson

Hopefully, they have plenty of Insurance !


Problem is, most Home Owners/Renters insurance will NOT cover the entire loss of collections/jewelry etc. Do not take it for granted that this is automatic, contact your insurance representative to find out if your valuables are covered under your policy. Those items must be specifically and seperatly identified and or blanket policy for estimated value (The carrier will probably want to see/photo valuables before policy is written) Yes, safe deposite boxes are fine...but I like to LOOK at my collection from time to time, I have only very personal items stowed safely there.

Conder101

<< <i>Are you always this gloomy? >>


Actually, YES!

Sorry, but I'm a pessimist, a cynic, and worst of all a realist all rolled into one. I know that every cloud has a silver lining. . . and thousands of people are killed by lightning every year trying to find it.