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 The following is a release from the Numismatic Crime Information CenterFayette County, Texas Investigators are investigating a theft of over 1000 PCGS and NGC graded gold coins valued in excess of one million dollars. A partial listing includes:
20 - 1924 St. Gaudens NGC MS65
20 - 1927 St. Gaudens PCGS MS65
21 - 2011 $25 American Gold Eagle First Strike MS70 PCGS
22 - 2011 American Gold Eagle 4-Piece Set First Strike Set MS70 PCGS
70 - 2011 $25 American Gold Eagle First Strike MS70 PCGS
170 - 2011 $25 American Gold Eagle MS70 NGC
100 - 2011- $50 American Gold Buffalo 10z 24K MS70 Early Release NGC
111 - 2012-W $50 American Gold Eagle First Release MS70 NGC
250 - 2012 $25 American Gold Eagle MS70 NGC
20 - 2013-W $50 American Gold Eagle Early Release MS70 NGC
20 - $50 American Gold Buffalo Chicago ANA Release W/Cert PR70 NGC The victim has certification numbers on all of the stolen coins. Any dealer or collector having information on this offense should contact: Lt. David Beyer 979-968-5856 Doug Davis 817-723-7231 Doug @ numismaticcrimes. org
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Did someone crack a safe? That's a huge loss.
I hope it gets recovered and these criminals serve serious time.
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According to ABC affiliate KVUE a woman was arrested today regarding the coin theft in Fayette County. Maybe the authorities will recover the coins soon.
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02/10/2015 6:13 pm
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Excellent  swcoin.ecrater.com
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"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 |
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 The following is a release from the Numismatic Crime Information CenterFayette County, Texas Investigators have arrested Jennifer Preslar for the theft of over a million dollars in graded gold coins that were reported stolen on January 30. Preslar has been charged with theft of property greater than $200,000. Her bond is set at $50,000. Another person of interest has been identified. The investigation is on-going. Anyone who may have done business with this individual should contact: Lt. David Beyer 979-968-5856 or Doug Davis 817-723-7231 Doug @ numismaticcrimes. org |
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Good to hear. Hopefully she will cooperate with the recovery.
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Hopefully she will cooperate with the recovery. I hope so too. Generally, when a theif cooperates with the recovery of stolen items a lesser sentance is imposed. The problem is, usually the items aren't valued in excess of a million dollars. She could have buried the coins & $1,000,000+ may be worth setting in jail 15-20 years to some people. If she cooperates...she's likely to still get 5 years. A $50,000 bond is ridiculously low for this crime, especially if unrecovered items that are easily liquidated are still our there. If she has an accomplice this money could be easily raised & unfortunately there's a very real chance she will flee the country. If the accomplice (presumably) knows she's been apprehended & has access to said items, he/she is probably already on the run. No honor amongst thieves. Edited by CopperCastle
02/11/2015 11:08 am
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This is a fantastic example of a phrase I once heard "loose lips sink ships"...
This robbery was NOT by chance but targeted! If people know there's something of value to steal in your house you have TWO problems!
1) YOU aren't secure if people know you have valuable assets
2) you have now become a target
Perhaps it's just because in my younger years I have had some nefarious friends and aquaintences.... but if you planned to rob a house with 1 million in coins, would you not already have in place a plan to move said product and a bug out plan in place?
Just saying... I doubt this was anyone's first rodeo.. if more than 24 hrs have passed, there's a good chance the coins have already been cracked out and sold.
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If I were the judge, she had better have sung like a bird.
If these coins were cracked out, they are probably all over the US by now as to not be confined locally.
There are likely more accomplices.
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