Major Smash and grab in central NJ

Julian · October 11, 2009 12:49PM

My car was broken into a few hours ago in Pine Brook, NJ.

Taken was virtually the entire inventory including several significant coins.

I believe that this may have been done with a tracking device on the car as I was returning to MD from Coinfest in Stamford, CT, where I may have been targeted.

If you are offered any great coins from an unknown source, please contact me as I have a pretty good feel for what was in the inventory, but do not have any complete lists.

There were common gold coins, bullion, currency, etc.

Many thanx for any assistance that you can extend to me.

Julian

STONE · October 11, 2009 12:51PM

Sorry to hear this Julian

I don't know how much help I will be here in Arizona, but I will keep an eye-out.

TwoSides2aCoin · October 11, 2009 12:52PM

This targets the core of my belief in america the beautiful.

WTCG · October 11, 2009 12:53PM

Thanks for the information and hopefully things will turn out in your favor.

GoldenEyeNumismatics · October 11, 2009 12:54PM

Wow, I'll definitely keep an eye out. I've viewed your inventory (at least what was in the cases) a number of times and would recognize a number of the coins, so hopefully I can be of help...

blu62vette · October 11, 2009 12:55PM

Hope you are ok Julian!

Ahrensdad · October 11, 2009 12:56PM

OMG...Julian...I'm so sorry this happened to you. I am totally disgusted! I can't imagine how you're feeling...

Peaceman · October 11, 2009 12:56PM

Wow, sorry to hear that.

ocon4008 · October 11, 2009 12:57PM

Very sorry for your loss; please keep us posted on specifics coins to look for. I attend alot of small auctions in PA, DEL, VA and MD. Good luck, but this sounds like professional thieves.

Hyperion · October 11, 2009 12:58PM

I'm terribly sorry to hear this. For utmost accuracy, Pine Brook looks like it's more North Eastern NJ, heavy heavy NY and Newark influences... so if something pops up it could be anywhere in The City and the surrounding... obviously, a massive population center. Tho, Im sure any NY, NJ collectors dealers will undoubtly read this post regardless of the specific location.

Here's hoping they're caught FAST while everything is in one spot!

RYK · October 11, 2009 12:58PM

Oh, that's terrible, Julian.

I hope you are okay and that the situation resolves in your favor.

dcarr · October 11, 2009 1:01PM

That is very unfortunate. I hope you get the coins back quickly and that justice will be fully served.

notwilight · October 11, 2009 1:03PM

Very Sorry to hear that. Let us know if there is anything we can do. I'm sure a lot of the forum feels the same way I do that we would gladly mobilize an army for Julian if we just new where the enemy was. Best of luck, Jerry

jhdfla · October 11, 2009 1:03PM

Sorry to hear this happened to you Julian, and that they nail the perps asap. Glad you are well tho...

zeebob · October 11, 2009 1:05PM

That's TERRIBLE! My thoughts and prayers are with you. Thieves suck!

I'm happy that you're okay and that they opted for a crash and grab instead of a more aggressive technique.

dpoole · October 11, 2009 1:06PM

I'm so sorry, Julian. What a horror.

CaptHenway · October 11, 2009 1:07PM

Get a list out via PNG and we will keep an eye out here in Chi-town.
TD

66RB · October 11, 2009 1:09PM

This is just terrible news Julian, I'm so sorry to hear it

pennyannie · October 11, 2009 1:10PM

I hate to hear this. I hope that the police or other agencys will actually look for the coins. At least you are here to type the post, it could be worse.

fcloud · October 11, 2009 1:10PM

Heartwrenching.

I hope you're okay, and I hope they are caught quickly.

WTCG · October 11, 2009 1:10PM

Also don't forget to notify the PNG tomorrow morning.

jdillane · October 11, 2009 1:15PM

That's just awful! Kinda concerned that if they did use a tracking devise, they will likely be a bit more sophisticated in the fencing of your coins. Fortunately you were not present as they may have been armed. I hope the perps do slip up and soon so that you may recover your inventory and they may be put away.

DoubleEagle59 · October 11, 2009 1:16PM

Terrible news.

My wish is for a complete return of inventory to you.

savoyspecial · October 11, 2009 1:19PM

so sorry to hear this happened Julian,

you mentioned the inventory contained bullion......in my opinion this will be the first (& easiest) thing for the theives to attempt to move......for this reason you should contact area jewelers, pawn shops and anyone dealing in bullion post haste

and good luck!

rkfish · October 11, 2009 1:21PM

Wow, I'll definitely keep an eye out. I've viewed your inventory (at least what was in the cases) a number of times and would recognize a number of the coins, so hopefully I can be of help...

Here also Julian.......very sorry to hear this news and hope you are safe.

19Lyds · October 11, 2009 1:23PM

OMG!

Best of Luck Julian and I sincerely hope these fellows are caught and prosecuted!

MrEureka · October 11, 2009 1:23PM

Sorry to hear it, Julian. I hope it all works out.

nickel · October 11, 2009 1:25PM

I set up at shows in Hartford CT . That's within 2-3 hours from the scene .
New Haven is also relatively close , and show promoters read the boards .
I will copy post info to pass out at next show . Wishing luck !

BlindedByEgo · October 11, 2009 1:27PM

That is horrible news, however, I am glad that it did not involve face-to-face contact with the perpetrators.

Stuff can be replaced - you cannot.

coinlieutenant · October 11, 2009 1:29PM

First,

I am glad that you weren't in the car when it happened.

Second,

I hope that you can get your stuff back.
Sorry that this happened.

Perhaps lists of the major inventory sent quietly to some of the local shops/players would be a good place to start.

John

SUMORADA · October 11, 2009 1:32PM

Sorry to hear this....I hope it works out...at least you were not injured.

JCMhouston · October 11, 2009 1:35PM

Very sorry to hear it, but we are glad you are ok.

Justacommeman · October 11, 2009 1:41PM

Just horrible. Everyone here has the spread the word like wild fire obviously. MJ

TomB · October 11, 2009 1:46PM

I hope you and anyone who was with you were unharmed. Much of Friday was spent with me speaking with you and looking over your inventory, so I will be on high alert for those pieces. By the way, I lived for years in Pine Brook, NJ and it is considered northern NJ and also has many major NJ arteries that pass through it including RT80, RT46 and RT3.

crazyhounddog · October 11, 2009 1:47PM

I am sorry to hear this , I hope your holding up ok and I hope they catch the SOBs that did this. Hang in there ...Joe

rld14 · October 11, 2009 1:49PM

That's AWFUL news

I know those of us in Jersey will keep our eyes open, I'll pass the word at the old bridge show this weekend.

kryptonitecomics · October 11, 2009 1:53PM

I hope they will make this a sticky thread and allow it to stay on top....we have met before and I know you are one of the good guys.....you don't deserve this but it says a lot about today's society......what a shame.

stevendaniels · October 11, 2009 1:55PM

That is not good, hope everyting gets back to you, make sure to alert the dealer network!!! Post a list asap!

Swampboy · October 11, 2009 2:01PM

Terrible news.
Sorry for the loss Julian and glad you're o.k.
-Gil

Justacommeman · October 11, 2009 2:06PM

Julian

Just in case they don't know already- I sent e-mails to Legend, Larry Shepherd and Bonnie Sabel at Albanese Coins. I don't have John Albanese's personal e-mail. I will pm him, not sure if he checks in on that. Let us know what else any of us can do. MJ

Silverstate · October 11, 2009 2:13PM

That's AWFUL news.
We will watch out west for your inventory.

WoodenJefferson · October 11, 2009 2:16PM

Had I known that, I wouldn't have Lampooned your last attempt to post this info.

Best of luck in getting these coins back.

MsMorrisine · October 11, 2009 2:19PM

gut wrenching.

try to keep it together

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curly · October 11, 2009 3:11PM

I hope nobody was hurt and I hope the thieves are caught.

mikeyg · October 11, 2009 3:53PM

So sorry julian.Will keep my eyes and ears open in ny.Glad YOU are ok.

wondercoin · October 11, 2009 5:06PM

Julian: Make sure to alert the grading services as well as to any identifiable coins. This is how a dealer recovered his "six figure" coin not too long ago when it was later submitted. Wondercoin

northcoin · October 11, 2009 5:36PM

So sad. Tell us there is at least some measure of insurance available to soften the blow.

Wolf359 · October 11, 2009 5:46PM

What horrible news.

Hope everything turns up quickly!

QuarterCollector · October 11, 2009 7:04PM

Julian,

I live in Central NJ and frequent the stores here alot. Are there any specific coins I should be on the look out for?

Tom

JmCoins · October 11, 2009 7:04PM

Not good news.. Sorry to hear your loss.. Things like this will only get worse in near future. Urbans areas will invade more and more as the news of bullion prices rise and also the lack of jobs for that quick buck..

I would guess these coins would be melted and sold as bars somewhere no matter how many ounces there were..

Black market crooks will also dispose of other items.. I wonder if Julian had serial numbers on his notes.. Maybe customs or Homeland security could be notified if anyone tried to smuggle these notes out of the country..

Lastly, as terrible as this is, I am glad Julian is ok. Some nice rare coins that are worth huge $$$ may get melted for beans for a quick buck and someone that doesn't know the true rarity of such coins would truly be a waste and hit to the nusimatic hobby.

To all dealers and coin collectors, be careful and be smarter than these idiots.. Tracking device? Well in hindsight, I for one would make sure rare coins would be stashed apart from a regular inventory..

I have been voliated numerous times as in home invasions and the victim of strong armed robberies. I have never forgotten what some crome 38cals have looked up close..

Fingers crossed Julian, but lesson could be learned here everyone... John..

Major Smash and grab in central NJ

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