Major Burglary At Harbor Coins In Gurnee, Illinois

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bobby131313 Forum Dad United States 24172 Posts	Posted 03/16/2013 11:02 am Gurnee, Illinois police investigators are investigating the nighttime burglary of Harbor Coins. The suspects broke into the shop cutting open the safe and taking cash, silver, gold and rare coins. The following list of items was taken in the burglary. 1350 1 ounce American Silver Eagles 350 1 ounce Silver Canadian Maples 250 1 ounce Silver Canadian Wildlife Moose and Bison 25 1 ounce Silver Canadian Wildlife Wolf 40 10 ounce Silver Bars 320 1 ounce Generic Silver Bullion Rounds-Private Mint 40 1 ounce Englehard Silver Rounds 5 1 ounce Gold American Eagles 3 1 ounce Gold Canadian Maples 1 1 ounce Gold South African Krugerand 165 DWT 14k Gold Jewelry Scrap 150 DWT 10k Gold Jewelry Scrap 25 DWT 16k Dental Gold Scrap 400+ Modern Silver Commemoratives Dated 1986-2010 1799 F15 PCGS Bust $ Serial #20663071 1799/8 F15 PCGS Bust $ $600 Face Value 90% US Half Dollar Coins $280 Face Value 90% US Quarters 3 1885-CC GSA Silver Dollars 4 1884-CC GSA Silver Dollars 22 NGC PF 69 Black Retro Holder 2012 2 Pc. Silver Eagle Sets 13 PCGS PF70 First Strike 2012 2pc Silver Eagle Sets 22 NGC PF70 Early Release 2012 2pc Silver Eagle Sets 33 NGC PF70 2012 2 pc Silver Eagle Sets 2 2001 Buffalo 2 pc Commemorative Sets 1 2001 BU Buffalo Commemorative 1 1883-CC NGC Banded MS64 GSA Silver $ 1 1883-CC NGC Banded MS65 GSA Silver $ 1 1884-CC NGC Banded MS64 GSA Silver $ 1 1884-CC NGC Banded MS63 GSA Silver $ Any dealer or collector who has infomation contact: Doug Davis 817-723-7231 Doug@numismaticcrimes.org Shop CCF Members on eBay. Report this Post to the Staff

westcoin Pillar of the Community United States 9792 Posts	Posted 03/16/2013 3:46 pm Bobby, I assume you are getting the emails from Doug directly? I had been trying to post when he sent out bulletins via email alerts. If so I won't worry about posting them unless I see one that doesn't make it here to the crime forum. Too bad there is so much crime in our world of coins, but thank goodness for people like Doug and the Internet for getting the word out so quickly afterwards. If this resource had been around in the mid 1980's, I might have a lead on the double row box of DMPL Morgans and $20 Saints (among many other items) stolen from my home in a burglary. That took me out of the coin business and almost killed me as so much was on consignment, I made good on ever dollar, the dealers were understanding, (said a lot for the goodness of our industry) a kid just 17 and owing over $50K with nothing much left in inventory. "Buy the Book Before You Buy the Coin" - Aaron R. Feldman - "And read it" - Me 2013! ANA Life Member #3288 in good standing since 1981, ANS, Early American Coppers Member (EAC), Colonial Coin Collectors Club member (C4), Conder Token Collector Club member (CTCC), Civil War Token Society (CWTS) member, Liberty Seated Collectors Club (LSCC) & Numismatic Bibliomania Society member (NBS), USMex, Member in good standing, 2¢ variety collector. See my want page: http://goccf.com/t/140440 Report this Post to the Staff
vermontensium Moderator United States 16679 Posts	Posted 03/16/2013 4:09 pm That absolutely sickens me. That is a lot of inventory. I hope these guys get life without parole for this when they are caught and yes, they will be caught. swcoin.ecrater.com Report this Post to the Staff
bobby131313 Forum Dad United States 24172 Posts	Posted 03/22/2013 09:51 am Update The suspects involved in the Harbor Coin burglary are professionals and appear to have knowledge in both phone and alarm systems. Dealers in the Chicago area should be cautious about false alarms at night and be alert to any suspicious persons in or around their business. The suspects more than likely maintained surveillance on the targeted shop and were familiar with response times of local police. The suspects may also be involved in other coin/antique shop burglaries in and around Chicago over the past year. INFORMATION NEEDED The Numismatic Crime Information Center is looking for any dealer who may know or have had business dealings with the following individual: Rene Arturo Lujan San Diego, CA 92114 Any dealer or collector who has infomation contact: Doug Davis 817-723-7231 Doug[b][/b]@[b][/b]numismaticcrimes.[b][/b]org Shop CCF Members on eBay. Report this Post to the Staff
DaytR Pillar of the Community United Kingdom 837 Posts	Posted 04/12/2013 2:05 pm If the suspects are professionals then ther are several possibilities running through my mind .... (1) their prolific nature means sooner or later they will make a mistake and get busted..... (2) the coins are probably stolen to order or they will will be discretely sold to nefarious immoral collectors (3) the burglars maybe linked to some sort of organised crime and may use the coins as collateral for drug deals , gambling etc (4) its very possible they may try to sell the coins somewere far away like NYC or Florida ....were they think they will offload them safely ..... Report this Post to the Staff
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