Lake Charles, Louisiana police are investigating a burglary that occurred on or about Sept. 1 2013.
The victim came home from vacation to find that their home had been ransacked and burglarized. Investigation revealed that the possible entrance was through the rear patio door that leads into the victim's living room. Once inside the home the unknown suspect(s) ransacked the victim's home. It is believed that during this time that the suspect(s) found the victim's safe. Using various tools found in the victim's home the subject(s) were able to break into the victim's safe. Once the safe was opened the suspects removed Approximately 1,400 silver eagle one dollar coins, valued at approximately $50,000.00 dollars.
This is the approximate inventory of the coins:
200 - 1987 Silver Eagles
400 - 1988 Silver Eagles
200 - 1989 Silver Eagles
200 - 1990 Silver Eagles
200 - 1991 Silver Eagles
200 - 1992 Silver Eagles
Detective Sgt. Robert McCauley is requesting the public's assistance in locating the individual or individuals who are responsible for the burglary and victim's loss.
Sgt. Robert McCauley can be contacted by calling the Lake Charles Police Department at 337-491-1311.
or
Doug Davis 817-723-7231
Doug@numismaticcrimes.org
Posted 09/23/2013 1:21 pm
, 
! I guess the thief might get caught if he or she tries to dump a huge load like that all at once ......
