Coin show theft and arrest
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Coin Show Theft
Hagerstown, Md police are investigating the theft from a dealer attending the Interstate Coin Club Show in Hagerstown on February 29, 2020. The theft resulted in the loss of coins and jewelry valued at approximately $20,000.
The victim advised that two black males wearing surgical masks requested to see coins and sat at opposite ends of his two 8ft tables. Shortly after leaving his table the victim realized that a black slabbed box was missing.
Stolen Coins and Jewelry:
4- 1/2 cents slabbed NGC
3- Large Cents slabbed NGC
1- Pine Tree Shilling slabbed NGC AU
2.75 carat diamond (round) in gold setting
2- diamond rings
1- 4 Ducat in bezel with 18kt 24 inch chain
No photos or additional information is available at this time.
Doug sent out this update in the last day:
On March 3, 2020 the Numismatic Crime Information Center sent out an alert regarding a theft from a dealer attending the Interstate Coin Club Show in Hagerstown, MD on February 29, 2020. The theft resulted in the loss of coins and jewelry valued at approximately $20,000.
On March 4, 2020 NCIC was contacted by a dealer who advised a subject was attempting to sell one of the coins on the alert. The alertness and quick actions by the dealer was instrumental in the "ARREST" of a suspect and recovery of all but one coin.
Due to the pending on-going investigation no other details can be released .
Doug Davis
817-723-7231
Doug@numismaticcrimes.org
Comments
I'm sure dealers can figure out how to set up their own small security cameras attached to a laptop behind them to capture images and video of customers. Or maybe just put a sign up that says "smile because you're on camera " even if they are not.
I do wonder how dealers handle that situation. I have seen many over the years take their eyes off the table when dealing with someone. Whenever I’m at a table I never reach in or touch anything without asking the dealer. If I see someone who looks suspicious, I make sure to make extended eye contact with them. It’s a small thing but we collectors and dealers need to work together on show safety and theft.
It happened once to me when I was set up at a very slow show. A vest pocket guy wanted to look through a box of post WWII silver in flips, I also had gold in the case. I ended up losing several gold coins. When I noticed that after I got home the show manager said it was my own fault.
Really wearing masks ready to rob? I know there is a scare going on but if we have to dawn masks should you even be there let alone allowing people handle your prized coins wearing masks?
Wonder what's gonna happen when the public starts wearing the masks while in the bank?
Gold has a world price entirely unaffected by accounting games between the Treasury and the Fed. - Jim Rickards
A great ending.
My credit union posted signs that said anyone wearing masks
May be asked to remove them
Long enough to be identified
Martin
Great job. Get the last coin!
BHNC #248 … 130 and counting.
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Big shows need to pay trained undercover folks to spot and follow suspicious people around. We did it at the malls to spot big shoplifting rings. It was very successful.
BHNC #248 … 130 and counting.
I know it’s an added expense but why don’t dealers pay a security person or an extra body to hang around and keep an eye.
Glad to see most of the material was recovered and at least one arrest. Fast work - kudos to those involved. Video monitoring of a dealers table is a good precaution... and add a sign. The equipment is inexpensive and easy to set up with a laptop. Cheers, RickO
Bank should be proactive. Tase them...tase them all!
Great suggestion. Can you please elaborate a bit as to the model u use?
there seem to be a few and all are reasonable.
KEEP on fighting.... you are doing well!! good luck and all the best to you.
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Fighting the Fight for 11 Years with the big "C" - Never Ever Give Up!
Member PCGS Open Forum board 2002 - 2006 (closed end of 2006) Current board since 2006 Successful trades with many members, over the past two decades, never a bad deal.