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THEFT ALERT - COINS STOLEN FROM DEALER AT CENTRAL ILLINOIS COIN SHOW!!!!!!!!!

dorancoinsdorancoins Posts: 2,091 ✭✭✭
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Greetings Fellow Forum Members,

I received the following information from Frank at Baker Numismatics in Bloomington, IL this morning. Apparently they got robbed while unloading at the Corn Belt Coin Club Show yesterday (3/28). Attached is a list of the items stolen (PDF file). Any and all help would be appriciated.

Thanks, dorancoins

List of coins stolen
DORAN COINS - On Facebook, Instagram, X (formerly Twitter), & www.dorancoins.net - UPCOMING SHOWS (tentative dates)- 10/8/2023 - Fairfield, IL, 11/5/2023 - Urbana, IL., 12/3/2023 - Mattoon, IL.

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  • DUIGUYDUIGUY Posts: 7,252 ✭✭✭
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  • dorancoinsdorancoins Posts: 2,091 ✭✭✭
    The link on the first post - you must have Adobe to read it.
    DORAN COINS - On Facebook, Instagram, X (formerly Twitter), & www.dorancoins.net - UPCOMING SHOWS (tentative dates)- 10/8/2023 - Fairfield, IL, 11/5/2023 - Urbana, IL., 12/3/2023 - Mattoon, IL.
  • STONESTONE Posts: 15,275 ✭
    The only thing the list left off was the Denomination of each coin!

    Otherwise, this is sad news. image
  • TorinoCobra71TorinoCobra71 Posts: 8,063 ✭✭✭


    << <i>The only thing the list left off was the Denomination of each coin!

    Otherwise, this is sad news. image >>



    The denomination is there.

    It sucks that they also got robbed for $5K+ in CASH. You know they will never see that again, but hopefully the will be able to recover the coins........

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  • illini420illini420 Posts: 11,467 ✭✭✭✭✭
    that's sad... maybe need to ramp up security at that show???

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  • dorancoinsdorancoins Posts: 2,091 ✭✭✭


    << <i>that's sad... maybe need to ramp up security at that show??? >>



    From my understanding, there was no security at this show, and the dealer who got robbed got "tasered".

    Now, my shows have security. Its expensive but I would rather pay to protect the dealers and the general public than pay dearly when word gets around that my show is an easy place to rob and steal.
    DORAN COINS - On Facebook, Instagram, X (formerly Twitter), & www.dorancoins.net - UPCOMING SHOWS (tentative dates)- 10/8/2023 - Fairfield, IL, 11/5/2023 - Urbana, IL., 12/3/2023 - Mattoon, IL.
  • dorkkarldorkkarl Posts: 12,691 ✭✭✭
    those basturds sure as he11 knew exactly what to steal!!! hope they catch 'em!!!

    K S
  • ResRes Posts: 1,086
    Illinois - the state were only the criminals carry concealed handguns.
  • dorancoinsdorancoins Posts: 2,091 ✭✭✭


    << <i>Illinois - the state were only the criminals carry concealed handguns. >>



    Don't forget Wisconsin, too.

    I am one of those who is in favor of concealed carry for law-biding citizens like me.
    DORAN COINS - On Facebook, Instagram, X (formerly Twitter), & www.dorancoins.net - UPCOMING SHOWS (tentative dates)- 10/8/2023 - Fairfield, IL, 11/5/2023 - Urbana, IL., 12/3/2023 - Mattoon, IL.
  • northcoinnorthcoin Posts: 4,987 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Truly sad. Why would the criminals use Tasers though? Sounds like an odd modus operandi. I'm sure all was on the up and up, but if the economy keeps tanking there are likely to be staged robberies akin to the arsons that we see when businesses are getting ready to go under.
  • LindeDadLindeDad Posts: 18,766 ✭✭✭✭✭


    << <i>Why would the criminals use Tasers though? >>



    Might they be easier to purchase and be legal to carry in some places.

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  • northcoinnorthcoin Posts: 4,987 ✭✭✭✭✭


    << <i>

    << <i>Why would the criminals use Tasers though? >>



    Might they be easier to purchase and be legal to carry in some places.

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    Giving Chicago gangsters a bad name though. What happened to the Tommy Guns of Al Capone lore?
  • YaHaYaHa Posts: 4,220 ✭


    << <i>those basturds sure as he11 knew exactly what to steal!!! hope they catch 'em!!!

    K S >>




    Ever heard the company called Cash4Gold? They are the new crooks in town..
  • messydeskmessydesk Posts: 20,340 ✭✭✭✭✭


    << <i>Truly sad. Why would the criminals use Tasers though? >>


    Duh, because guns are illegal.

    Also, much less likely you'll be facing a murder or attempted murder charge if you subdue your victim with a taser rather than a gun.
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  • BBNBBN Posts: 3,761 ✭✭✭
    tough break. Hopefully these maggots get their day.

    BTW, I may come to the MV show next month. I've honestly never been to a coin show. I see Eugene Wooldridge will be there. He's my local B&M guy. A great guy!

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  • CaptHenwayCaptHenway Posts: 32,815 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Will keep an eye out for them up here in Chicago.
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  • PerryHallPerryHall Posts: 46,898 ✭✭✭✭✭


    << <i>

    << <i>Truly sad. Why would the criminals use Tasers though? >>


    Duh, because guns are illegal.

    Also, much less likely you'll be facing a murder or attempted murder charge if you subdue your victim with a taser rather than a gun. >>



    The real reason is Tasers make no noise and won't draw attention like a gun shot would.

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  • dorancoinsdorancoins Posts: 2,091 ✭✭✭


    << <i>tough break. Hopefully these maggots get their day.

    BTW, I may come to the MV show next month. I've honestly never been to a coin show. I see Eugene Wooldridge will be there. He's my local B&M guy. A great guy! >>



    I hope so, too.

    Gene is definitely one of the "good guys" in southern Illinois. The show is 2 tables shy of sold out.
    DORAN COINS - On Facebook, Instagram, X (formerly Twitter), & www.dorancoins.net - UPCOMING SHOWS (tentative dates)- 10/8/2023 - Fairfield, IL, 11/5/2023 - Urbana, IL., 12/3/2023 - Mattoon, IL.
  • dorancoinsdorancoins Posts: 2,091 ✭✭✭


    << <i>

    << <i>those basturds sure as he11 knew exactly what to steal!!! hope they catch 'em!!!

    K S >>




    Ever heard the company called Cash4Gold? They are the new crooks in town.. >>



    I see their commercials - make me think "if it smells like a rat and looks like a rat, then dang'et its a rat!"
    DORAN COINS - On Facebook, Instagram, X (formerly Twitter), & www.dorancoins.net - UPCOMING SHOWS (tentative dates)- 10/8/2023 - Fairfield, IL, 11/5/2023 - Urbana, IL., 12/3/2023 - Mattoon, IL.
  • intenceintence Posts: 1,255 ✭
    that sucks. karma will get them
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