Aggravated Robbery At Residence In New Lenox, IL

On Sunday , 02/09/14 at approximately 4:00pm, a dealer and his wife were robbed at their residence in New Lenox, IL. The victims had just returned from attending a coin show in Countryside, Illinois.

Upon leaving the coin show, the couple discovered that their vehicle had a flat tire.The tire was changed and the couple drove home. When the couple arrived home and began removing inventory from their vehicle, three male subjects approached on foot knocking the male victim to the ground. A short physical encounter followed.

One of the suspects punctured a hole flattening the spare tire that was just put on.The suspects then fled with inventory belonging to the victims. The suspects jumped into a Nissan Altima that was waiting with an additional male driver. The Nissan is described as being silver or gray but may have been darker in color.

The three suspects are described as 5'9", slim, wearing all black clothing and winter balaclava style hats. They are said to possibly be of Asian descent.

The following is a partial list of stolen inventory:

Approximately 100+ 14kt gold women's rings w/Sapphire, Ruby stones, Claddagh rings

14Kt Chains

1 oz gold Maple Leaf

Mexican Gold coins 2 1/2,5 , 10 Pesos

4 Great Britain Maundy Sets

Phillippines 1918 5, 20 Centavos

Ancient Roman Silver Antoninanus Pacation 248 AD (RARE)

Anyone with information should contact:

Sgt. Alessandrini 815-462-6165 or
Doug Davis
817-723-7231
Doug@numismaticcrimes.org