Four Philadelphia men have been charged with conspiracy, robbery, theft of government money, and other charges after stealing over 2 million dimes, worth $234,500, from a tractor-trailer that had picked up the coins from the US Mint in Philadelphia. The theft was part of a series of robberies targeting tractor-trailers passing through the region, with the thieves also stealing frozen crab legs, shrimp, meat, beer, and liquor. The stolen dimes were converted into cash at coin machines in Maryland or deposited into suburban Philadelphia banks.
Four men in Philadelphia are facing federal charges for allegedly stealing $234,500 worth of dimes from an unmarked trailer parked in a Walmart parking lot. The trailer was transporting $750,000 in dimes from the U.S. Mint in Philadelphia to Miami, Florida. The thieves broke into the trailer and loaded the coins into smaller bags before making their getaway. The stolen dimes were later converted into cash through coin machines and bank deposits. The theft is believed to be part of a series of robberies targeting tractor-trailers passing through the region.
Four Philadelphia men are facing federal charges for the theft of over 2 million dimes from a tractor-trailer that had picked up the coins from the US Mint in Philadelphia. The theft, part of a series of robberies from tractor-trailers passing through the region, also included stolen frozen crab legs, shrimp, meat, beer, and liquor. The stolen dimes, valued at $234,500, were converted into cash at coin machines in Maryland or deposited into suburban Philadelphia banks.
Approximately 2 million dimes worth $200,000 were stolen from a tractor trailer parked at a shopping mall complex in northeast Philadelphia. The dimes were picked up from the US Mint in Philadelphia and were organized into 15 pallets. The driver had planned on transporting them to Florida. The thieves broke into the truck overnight and stole approximately $200,000 worth of dimes. The police are searching for 10 or more males in black clothing and gray hoodies, as well as a white Chrysler 300 with tinted windows and a dark-colored pickup truck. The US Mint has implemented countermeasures to prevent similar thefts in the future, and the Philadelphia Police Department is conducting an investigation.
Thieves stole about $200,000 worth of dimes from a tractor-trailer transporting coins from the US Mint in Philadelphia to Florida. The theft occurred in a Walmart parking lot in Philadelphia, and about 10 men are believed to have been involved. The police are investigating the incident and reviewing surveillance footage. It is unclear how the thieves plan to cash in such a large quantity of dimes, which are the smallest widely used coin in America.
Thieves broke into a tractor-trailer parked in a Walmart parking lot in Philadelphia and stole over 2 million dimes worth an estimated $200,000. The coins had been picked up from the Philadelphia Mint and left in the lot while a truck driver got some sleep before driving them to Florida. Police are searching for suspects.
Thieves broke into a trailer containing $750,000 worth of dimes in Northeast Philadelphia, stealing an estimated two million dimes worth $200,000. The truck driver had parked the trailer in a Walmart parking lot after picking up the dimes from the Philadelphia Mint. It's not clear if the driver will face charges for leaving the trailer unattended. Police say it's not unusual for thieves to break into trailers just to see what they can find. The investigation is ongoing, and investigators are working on a suspect description.
Thieves broke into a trailer containing $750,000 worth of dimes in Northeast Philadelphia, stealing an estimated two million dimes worth $200,000. The truck driver had parked the trailer in a Walmart parking lot after picking up the dimes from the Philadelphia Mint. The thieves scattered the dimes from the parking lot to Woodhaven Road. Police are investigating the heist and working on a suspect description.
A group of suspects broke into a tractor-trailer parked in a Walmart parking lot in Northeast Philadelphia and stole an estimated two million dimes worth $200,000. The suspects fled in a white Chrysler 300 and a dark-colored pickup truck. The investigation is ongoing, and anyone with information is asked to call the police.
A trailer carrying $750,000 worth of dimes was broken into in a Philadelphia parking lot, with at least $100,000 worth of coins stolen. The truck had picked up the coins from the U.S. Mint and was bound for Florida. No arrests have been made, and the investigation is ongoing.
An estimated one million dimes worth $100,000 were stolen from a trailer parked in a Walmart parking lot in Philadelphia. The dimes were picked up from the Philadelphia Mint and were to be transported to Florida. The truck driver found the trailer door open and dimes scattered all over the parking lot. Cargo thefts have been an ongoing issue in the area, and investigators are working on a suspect description.
Thieves stole $100,000 worth of dimes from a truck trailer parked in a Walmart parking lot in northeast Philadelphia. The truck was carrying $750,000 in dimes from the Philadelphia Mint to Florida. The thieves cut the lock off the truck and tried to cross-load the dimes into other things. Police are investigating the theft and don't know if the thieves knew what was in the trailer.
A parked trailer containing $750k worth of dimes was broken into overnight in the parking lot of a Walmart in Northeast Philadelphia. The unmarked trailer was only secured with a padlock and contained approximately $750,000 in dimes. Police found dimes scattered throughout the parking lot and down the street in the aftermath of the heist. The thieves attempted to haul away the dimes by "cross loading" them, but some coins scattered in the parking lot and down the street. Police are investigating the incident and do not know how much was taken or how the thieves knew about the trailer's contents.
