By Hubert Walker for CoinWeek ….
As of October 21, 2023, charges have been filed against four suspects in the Philadelphia-area theft of $234,500 worth of dimes on April 13. The crime occurred in a Wal-Mart parking lot where the driver of a tractor-trailer coming from the United States Mint had stopped to take a break.
suspects robbed other tractor-trailers in the area
would attack when parked for break
removed driver
opened back with bolt cutters
hauled opportunistic stolen goods off in white cargo truck
had to break open pallettes of dimes
put dimes in small bags
put dimes into coinstar machines in MD over the next weeks
also deposited in banks near philly
but the coins deposited and sold to coinstar were only a couple grand in face
Rakiem Savage, 25
Ronald Byrd, 31
Haneef Palmer, 30
Malik Palmer, 32
all four from Philadelphia
currently held by FBI
charged w/ conspiracy, robbery, theft of government money
could face dozens of years in prison
Recent Alerts from Doug Davis – Founder & President, Numismatic Crime Information Center (NCIC) ……
Gold Bars Stolen in Texas Residential Burglary
The North Richland Hills, Texas Police Department is investigating a residential burglary resulting in the loss of 100 one-ounce gold bars from the Royal Canadian Mint. The carded bars were housed in boxes of 25. The investigation is on-going and investigators are asking for assistance from any dealer who may be offered this kind of bar in quantity.
Persons of Interest in Pennsylvania Coin Show Thefts
Coin Show theft suspects. Images: NCIC.
NCIC has been working with several law enforcement agencies who are investigating coin show thefts. The subjects pictured below are persons of interest and were photographed and videoed in or around the shows. Dealers or collectors who may have seen or come into contact with these subjects should contact Doug@numismaticcrimes.org.
Bad Check for California Bullion Order
A California dealer received a suspicious bullion order in the amount of $10,471.00 USD from a subject using the name of “Ethan Wootton”. The e-check was written on TD Bank. The dealer’s bank was unable to locate an account on the check and fortunately the product was not shipped.
Check information:
TD Bank
Account Holder:
Ethan Wootton
San Francisco, CA
Routing number: 000000106
NCIC was unable to locate a TD Bank with routing number 000000106. Dealers should use caution if contacted by the subject or any checks written on TD Bank.
Numismatic Threat an Ongoing Fight
Collectors and dealers are facing tremendous challenges related to theft, fraud, and robbery as the incidence of numismatic and retail crime escalates across the country. Factors contributing to this trend include economic conditions, social issues, and the prevalence of organized crime.
The Numismatic Crime Information Center has seen a steady increase in organized criminal groups targeting coin shops and local shows. Numismatic items have significant market value, making them lucrative targets for theft by organized crime groups. This type of criminal activity is alarming due to the potential for violence against collectors and dealers.
NCIC is committed to safeguarding the integrity of the numismatic community and industry by tackling criminal activities such as organized crime, fraud, robbery, postal thefts, and counterfeits. Our recent efforts have resulted in numerous successful recoveries, arrests, and convictions:
NCIC participated in the arrest and conviction of a postal employee involved in the theft of over one million dollars in coins and precious metals.
NCIC’s email alert network system was responsible for the recovery of over $40,000 in currency that was reported in 2021.
NCIC’s tracking of organized Romanian gangs targeting coin shows and shops resulted in six arrests with the assistance of U.S. and International law enforcement partners.
NCIC’s growing email crime alert system and the ability to disseminate real-time numismatic crime information expeditiously has become a major investigative resource and crime prevention tool.
However, this important mission is not without its challenges. With rising expenses, your financial support is needed more than ever to sustain NCIC’s operations. This is where you can be effective.
Your financial support, will continue to directly contribute to:
Funding investigations: your support will enable NCIC to investigate and resolve numismatic crimes effectively and bring criminals to justice.
Educational Outreach: Your donation will aid in the creation of educational resources and outreach programs that promote awareness of numismatic crimes and teach collectors and dealers on how to protect themselves.
Technology Enhancement: NCIC needs updated technology and databases to stay ahead of criminals. Your donation can help invest in tools necessary to combat on-going modern criminal threats.
Community Building: By supporting NCIC, you are helping to strengthen the bonds within the numismatic community and law enforcement.
Investigative tools and Resources: Your support allows NCIC to develop and create the necessary tools and resources to effectively investigate crimes related to coins and precious metals.
As the year ends, I hope you will consider sending a tax-deductible donation to help NCIC continue to provide the numismatic community and law enforcement with free investigative and educational resources.
Thank you for your unwavering support and dedication to the Numismatic Crime Information Center’s mission. Your generous tax-deductible donation matters in the fight against numismatic crime. Donations can be sent to P.O. Box 14080, Arlington, Texas, 76094, or PayPal.
Recent Alerts from Doug Davis – Founder & President, Numismatic Crime Information Center (NCIC) ……
Facebook Counterfeit Bullion Suspect Arrested in Alabama
A Sylacauga, Alabama man has been arrested for selling counterfeit gold bars. Dylan Jemison was arrested after selling counterfeit carded gold Argor Heraeus bars to individuals on Facebook Marketplace. The suspect was in possession of dozens of counterfeit bars. Jemison was charged with a third degree felony.
Dealer Pieter Liem of the Coin and Currency Exchange was the victim of theft after leaving the recent Nuphilex Coin and Stamp Show in Montreal, Canada on November 5, 2023. The victim stopped in Kingston, Ontario, where the suspect or suspects removed several bags from Liem’s vehicle. The stolen bags were tracked to an apartment in Montreal but trackers were disabled shortly before authorities arrived. It is believed that the suspect/suspects and stolen inventory is in the Montreal or greater Quebec area. The investigation is on-going and further details will follow.
60 sets 1 cent-$1 from 1961-67 in hard plastic holders
300-500 graded bank notes
1969 Specimen $20 bill with Serial #1
Devils Face $1000 PCGS 53
Various Chartered Banknotes
Large number of slabbed World Bank notes Indonesia, Bahamas, Netherlands, France, England, Zimbabwe, Ireland, Scotland, Timor
U.S. currency $85,000 including several mint packs of $5, $10 and $20’s
Canadian currency $30,000
Key date Morgan and Peace dollars and many other coins
Dealer Theft After Pennsylvania Coin Show
A dealer attending the Meadville, Pennsylvania coin show on November 5, 2023, was packing up after the show and when he left the bourse floor to get his vehicle, an unknown suspect took two black catalog-style carrying cases containing gold coins from his table. The suspect left and video shows a second suspect waiting outside. Investigators are reviewing video for photos and possible suspect vehicle.
A partial list of the stolen coins:
American Eagle sets 4 coins each
12- Gold coins type set
1990 Proof Eagle set in box (5 coin set)
2008 Gold Buffalo 4 coin set
2-Rolls 1/10 gold Eagles, Krugerrand, Maples
4-1986 gold 1/10 Eagles
4-Gold ¼ oz Eagles
1904 20 Dollar Gold ANACS MS Details
1924 20 Dollar Gold ANACS 7205024
1907 10 Dollar AU50 5138343
1908-S 10 Dollar VF35 4631216-031
1909-D 10 Dollar EF40 5154527
1913 10 Dollar EF45 7545015
1913 10 Dollar AU53 25542313
1926 MS61 10 Dollar 222391-005
1881 10 Dollar A-56 7125549
1881-S 10 Dollar AU58 5153517
1961 10 Dollar HS 02 6677686-001
1882 10 Dollar AU50 Details 7355676
1894 10 Dollar AU55 7355077
1907 10 Dollar AU50 Details 5138343
1881 5 Dollar AU55 5287398
1881 5 Dollar AU55 5013180
1882 5 Dollar AU50 528746
1893 5 Dollar AU50 5212689
1893 5 Dollar AU53 7185550
1893-CC 5 Dollar AU Details 6677686-004
1895 5 Dollar AU53 5287397
1895 5 Dollar AU58 Details 7546423
1900 5 Dollar AU50 cleaned 7546427
1901-S 5 Dollar AU58 5153515
1908 5 Dollar AU50 NGE 634496-001
1911 5 Dollar AU58 5229647
1912 5 Dollar AU58
1913 5 Dollar Details 5957140-004
1903 2.5 Dollar A55 cleaned 5229646
1908 2.5 Dollar AU58 Details 5153875
1910 2.5 Dollar AU53 5211854
1911 2.5 Dollar AU50 Details 7396013
1911-D 2.5 Dollar AU55 NGC 2599252-001
1912 2.5 Dollar AU55
1914-D 2.5 Dollar AU55 5138213
1927 2.5 Dollar 1CG
1926 2:5 Dollar AU58 5213042
1927 2.5 Dollar AU58 735503
1928 2.5 Dollar AU58 7546430
1906 20 Franc AU55 Details 5155112
1854 1 Dollar AU Details 6677686-008
651AD Byzantine Heraditus (Type 2?) Gold Coin
651AD Byzantine Gold Coin Maurtiberi
Lost/Stolen from Mail: USPS – California to Florida
A package being sent overnight via USPS has been reported lost/stolen. The package was last scanned in Boca Raton, Florida.
The package contained the following two notes:
$50 gold certificate star note in a PMG 12 holder Serial #00008795A
1935-F $1 star note with serial number *65399715F
Stolen from Mail: USPS – New Jersey to California
A package shipped USPS from New Jersey to California has been reported missing/stolen. The package was received damaged and contents missing.
The package contained the following coin:
1888-O TOP-100 $1 Vam-183 DBO Scarface LDS NGC MS63 6510768-001
Stolen from Mail: USPS – Austin, Texas
A package shipped to Austin, Texas has been reported stolen. The package was delivered and stolen from the recipient’s public mailroom.
The package contained the following coins:
3- 1986 Silver Eagle NGC MS70 Cert# 6615570-002,003,004
1- 1987 Silver Eagle NGC MS70 Cert# 6615570-007
7- 1988 Silver Eagle NGC MS70 Cert# 6615570-017,018,019,020021,022,023
3- 1990 Silver Eagle NGC MS70 Cert# 6615570-024,028,032
1- 2000 Silver Eagle NGC MS70 Cert# 6615570-036
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Please contact the Numismatic Crime Information Center’s Doug Davis if you have questions or information about any of the cases above. You can reach him at (817) 723-7231, or email him at doug@numismaticcrimes.org.
The Numismatic Crime Information Center (NCIC) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation whose mission is to serve as a national and international resource for collectors, dealers and law enforcement in the education, prevention and investigation of crimes involving coins, paper money, tokens, medals and related numismatic items.
NCIC disseminates current crime related issues to the numismatic industry and provides local, state and federal law enforcement agencies with the fundamental investigative techniques, knowledge and understanding to respond effectively to the complex challenges encountered during a crime.
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By Doug Davis – President, Numismatic Crime Information Center (NCIC) …… Suspects Arrested in Coin Dealer Vehicle Burglary A coin dealer heading home from the recent Tennessee State Numismatic Society (TSNS) show was the victim of a vehicle burglary. The victim stopped to eat and while inside two suspects gained entry into the vehicle. A […]
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By Doug Davis – President, Numismatic Crime Information Center (NCIC) …… Coin Shop Burglary – Florida The Bay County Sheriff’s Deptartment is investigating the early morning burglary of PCB Coins and Cards in Panama City, Florida on February 16. The suspects gained entry by using a sledgehammer to breach the front glass door. Once inside, […]
By Doug Davis – Founder & President, Numismatic Crime Information Center (NCIC) …… Alert: Suspects Traveling in Gold Theft On October 28, 2022, the subjects pictured below were responsible for the theft of seven one-ounce American Gold Eagles from a coin shop in Texarkana, Texas. The subjects entered the shop wanting to buy several one-ounce […]
By Doug Davis – Founder & President, Numismatic Crime Information Center (NCIC) …… Coin Shop Burglary – Stockton, California The Stockton Police Department is investigating a burglary of Avenue Coins. At approximately 2:15 am on October 13, 2022, three vehicles occupied by seven males wearing hoodies and armed with bolt cutters and a pry-bar breached […]
By Doug Davis – Founder & President, Numismatic Crime Information Center (NCIC) …… Stolen in Transit: FedEx – Arizona to Florida A package being sent via FedEx has been reported stolen/lost. The package was last scanned at the FedEx hub in Memphis, Tennessee. FedEx has been unable to locate the package. Lost/Stolen Coins: 315 Bolivia […]
By Doug Davis – Founder & President, Numismatic Crime Information Center (NCIC) …… Stolen in Transit: USPS – New York to Oregon A package being sent from New York to Oregon was received by the recipient with the contents removed. One end of the package had been opened and re-taped. The package contained the following […]
By Doug Davis – Founder & President, Numismatic Crime Information Center (NCIC) …… Coin Burglary – Phoneix, Arizona The Phoenix Police Department is investigating a commercial burglary where the suspects pried open an inside office door and stole coins packaged for shipping the next day. No additional information is available at this time. Stolen Coins: […]
On August 15, 2022, during setup of the American Numismatic Association’s (ANA) World’s Fair of Money in the Chicago suburb of Rosemont, a dealer had a display case of Rolex watches and coins stolen. Over the past several months, organized groups have been targeting coin shows and coin shops. These offenses are becoming serious issues […]
By Doug Davis – Founder & President, Numismatic Crime Information Center (NCIC) …… Coin Show Dealers Becoming High-Profile Targets During the past several months, organized groups have been targeting coin shows and coin shops. However, most recently, the Numismatic Crime Information Center (NCIC) has seen coin show dealers becoming high-profile targets, and offenses have occurred […]
By Doug Davis – Founder & President, Numismatic Crime Information Center (NCIC) …… USPS: Stolen/Missing – New Jersey to California A package being shipped from New Jersey to Torrance, California was received by the recipient already sliced open and with four coins removed. The package contained the following coins: 1938-D BUFFALO 5C MS66 PCGS SERIAL […]
By Doug Davis – Founder & President, Numismatic Crime Information Center (NCIC) …… Attention Coin Dealers: Suspects Follow Victim Home in Atlanta A dealer at the recent monthly Atlanta coin show was loading his car and observed a subject watching him. The dealer started to approach the individual who immediately turned and walked away. Before […]
By United States Attorney’s Office, Central District of California …… A former cargo handling company employee at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) was sentenced on Monday, June 27, 2022, to 12 months in federal prison for stealing four gold bars that were part of a larger shipment headed from Australia to New York. Marlon […]
By Doug Davis – Founder & President, Numismatic Crime Information Center (NCIC) …… UPS: Stolen/Missing – New York to Florida A package being shipped via UPS from New York to Florida has been reported missing. The package contained the coins in the following picture: USPS: Stolen/Missing – Nevada to Washington A package being shipped Priority […]
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By Doug Davis – Founder & President, Numismatic Crime Information Center (NCIC) …… USPS: Coins Stolen in Transit – California to Louisiana On May 16, 2022, a package was sent Priority Express mail from California to Hammond, Louisiana. On May 18, 2022, the package was delivered to the recipient with the package cut open, re-taped, […]
By Doug Davis – Founder & President, Numismatic Crime Information Center (NCIC) …… Coin Shop Burglary – San Jose, California Falcone Jewelry and Coin in San Jose, California was burglarized in the early morning hours of May 4, 2022. The suspects breached the front door and removed the following items: Morgan and Peace dollar BU […]
By Doug Davis – Founder & President, Numismatic Crime Information Center (NCIC) …… Pawn Shop Robbery – Owner Severely Beaten The owner of a pawn shop in Queens, New York was critically injured during an aggravated robbery. The suspect beat the owner with a metal bar multiple times and escaped with an undetermined amount of […]
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By Doug Davis – Founder & President, Numismatic Crime Information Center (NCIC) …… Lost/Stolen Packages – FedEx, UPS The following parcels have been reported lost/stolen: FedEx A package being sent from Bayside, New York to Gardner, Massachusetts has been reported lost/stolen in transit. The package contained five raw $20 gold pieces (dated 1891, 1899, 1904, […]
By Doug Davis – Founder & President, Numismatic Crime Information Center (NCIC) …… Suspects in Theft of Gold Kruerrands The two females pictured above are responsible for the theft of gold coins from a shop in Fort Oglethorpe, Georgia. The suspects entered the store and wanted to buy gold one-ounce Kruggerands for a wedding. The […]
By Doug Davis – Founder & President, Numismatic Crime Information Center (NCIC) …… Coins and Silver Seized in Arrest The Police Department of Groveland, Florida is investigating a seizure of coins and silver bars incidental to an arrest of a drug suspect. Officers recovered 93 Royal Canadian Mint silver bars and 45 tubes of Canadian […]
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By Doug Davis – Founder & President, Numismatic Crime Information Center (NCIC) …… Suspect in Coin Show Theft Arrested On November 26, 2021, Numismatic Crime Information Center (NCIC) sent out an alert regarding a theft that occurred at the recent Baltimore coin show. On November 30, 2021, a suspect described as a Hispanic male attempted […]
By Doug Davis – Founder & President, Numismatic Crime Information Center (NCIC) …… Major FedEx Theft – Florida to California The contents of a package being shipped via FedEx from Florida to California have been stolen. The package was last scanned in Memphis, Tennessee. However, FedEx advised the box was empty. Stolen Coins: 1900-O $1 […]
By Doug Davis – Founder & President, Numismatic Crime Information Center (NCIC) …… Precious Metals Dealer Burglary The police department in Phoenix, Arizona is investigating an early morning burglary of a local precious metals dealer, which occurred, on November 11, 2021. The suspects wearing masks and hoodies gained entry through the front door and removed […]
By Doug Davis – Founder & President, Numismatic Crime Information Center (NCIC) …… Storage Facility Bullion Burglary Police in Seattle, Washington are investigating a burglary that occurred on 10/21/21. The victim advised that several suspects burglarized his storage facility and took a large amount of silver and gold. Below is a partial list of the […]
By Doug Davis – Founder & President, Numismatic Crime Information Center (NCIC) …… USPS – Coins Stolen in Transit, California to Las Vegas A package was being sent priority mail from California to Las Vegas, Nevada. Upon arrival, the recipient advised the parcel had been cut open and contents removed. The stolen coins: 1872-CC $5 […]
By Doug Davis – Founder & President, Numismatic Crime Information Center (NCIC) …… Coins Lost/Stolen in the Mail – NV to CA A USPS priority mail package has been reported stolen/lost. The package was being sent priority mail from Carson City, Nevada to Poway, California. Lost/Stolen Coins: 1880-CC Morgan Dollar GSA Hard Pack With Box […]
By Doug Davis – Founder & President, Numismatic Crime Information Center (NCIC) …… Vehicle Burglary – Dealer Inventory Dealer Susanne Watts was the victim of a vehicle burglary that occurred on August 8 after leaving a Las Vegas coin show; the offense occurring in Barstow, California. Three Hispanic suspects wearing masks were seen entering the […]
By Doug Davis – Founder & President, Numismatic Crime Information Center (NCIC) …… Major Burglary in Maui Detectives with the Maui Police Department in Hawaii are investigating a residential burglary involving coins and precious metals. The loss is in excess of one million dollars. Partial Listing of Stolen Coins: 700 Platinum Eagles various denominations […]
By Doug Davis – Founder & President, Numismatic Crime Information Center (NCIC) …… Post Coin Show Car Break-In A collector exhibiting and volunteering at the recent Elgin Coin Show drove home and was the victim of a vehicle burglary. The suspect or suspects removed a blue luggage/black satchel and small plastic case while the victim […]
By United States Attorney’s Office, Central District of California …… Two cargo handling company employees who worked at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) each pleaded guilty today to a federal criminal charge for stealing four gold bars that were part of a larger shipment headed from Australia to New York. Marlon Moody, 38, and Brian […]
By Doug Davis – Founder & President, Numismatic Crime Information Center (NCIC) …… Latin American Coins Stolen/Lost in Texas A UPS package shipped from Spain to the United States has been reported missing. It is believed the package was last scanned in Texas. The package contained the following coins: 4 Reales Mexico Felipe II lot […]
By Doug Davis – Founder & President, Numismatic Crime Information Center (NCIC) …… FedEx – Missing/Stolen Paper Money A FedEx package being sent from Georgia to Washington has been reported missing/stolen. The last tracking showed that the package arrived in Bellingham, WA on March 26, 2021 yet the recipient never received the package. The package […]
By Doug Davis – Founder & President, Numismatic Crime Information Center (NCIC) …… $5,000 Reward for Return of Coin The Numismatic Crime Information Center (NCIC) has been authorized to offer a $5,000 reward for the return of the coin pictured below. The coin was stolen at the most recent Denver Coin Show in 2020: 1853 […]
By Doug Davis – Founder & President, Numismatic Crime Information Center (NCIC) …… Mising/Stolen Package – NY to CA A USPS package shipped from New York to Palos Verdes Estates, California has been reported missing/stolen. The last scan was in the Los Angeles area but was never received by recipient. The package contained the following […]
By Doug Davis – Founder & President, Numismatic Crime Information Center (NCIC) …… State Police Request Assistance in Burglary Case Pennsylvania State Police are investigating a residential burglary involving the coins listed below: (1) 1879 $2.50 gold Liberty Eagle Quarter – ungraded (25) .999% American Silver Eagle rounds (8) 1/10 oz American Gold Eagle Saint-Gaudens […]
By Doug Davis – Founder & President, Numismatic Crime Information Center (NCIC) …… Dealer Bag Stolen at Las Vegas Show Las Vegas Detectives are investigating the theft of a bag belonging to Lake Region Coin and Currency after leaving the Las Vegas Coin Show. The theft occurred outside the hotel while waiting for transportation to […]
By Doug Davis – Founder & President, Numismatic Crime Information Center (NCIC) …… Stolen/Lost in Transit: Florida to Germany A USPS package being shipped from Florida to Germany has been reported missing/stolen. The package contained a 2017 Gold South Africa Krugerrand 50th Anniversary NGC Proof 69 Early Release Tsehlo signed NGC#4541786-027. Stolen/Lost in Transit: California […]
By Doug Davis – Founder & President, Numismatic Crime Information Center (NCIC) …… Good morning, this is Doug Davis from the nonprofit Numismatic Crime Information Center (NCIC). Today I would like to introduce you to our new forums section on the NCIC website. Please take the time to visit our site, check out our forums, […]
By Doug Davis – Founder & President, Numismatic Crime Information Center (NCIC) …… Stolen from Dealer’s Table The coin pictured below was stolen from a dealers table at the Denver Coin Show. The suspect was a white male who identified himself as Steve Dupont and gave an Englewood, Colorado address. 1853 $20 USAOG 900-Thousandths PCGS […]
By Doug Davis – Founder & President, Numismatic Crime Information Center (NCIC) …… Stolen/Lost Express Mail Package A package being shipped from Williamsburg, Virginia to New Jersey on August 28, 2020, has been reported stolen/missing. The package arrived at the Richmond, VA distribution center on August 29, 2020. However, there has been no movement and […]
By Doug Davis – Founder & President, Numismatic Crime Information Center (NCIC) …… Suspects Wanted in Memphis Coin Shop Robbery On 9/7/20 a white male and white female entered “A Coin & Silver Shop” in Memphis, Tennessee wanting to see gold coins. Both subjects had a thick accent. The subjects looked at several gold coins […]
By Doug Davis – Founder & President, Numismatic Crime Information Center (NCIC) …… Minnesota Mall Theft The following coins were stolen from a locked display case inside the Moorhead Antique Mall: Austria, 2K ( Kreuzer), Salzburg, dated 1715, NGC graded MS 63, Certification #702118-015 Austria, 3K (Kreuzer), Hall, dated 1644, NGC graded MS 64, Certification […]
By Doug Davis – Founder & President, Numismatic Crime Information Center (NCIC) …… Stolen from USPS A package was sent to a dealer in New York City containing coins, jewelry, and several watches. The recipient opened the package and found several items missing. After close inspection, the bottom of the box had been opened at […]
By Doug Davis – Founder & President, Numismatic Crime Information Center (NCIC) …… Numismatic Crime – Package Cut Open The following coin was stolen from a USPS package that was cut open and removed on its way to Portland, Oregon. First Strike 2009-P Ultra High Relief $20 PVGS MS70 PL #38159425 Stolen/Missing Express Mail An […]
By Doug Davis – Founder & President, Numismatic Crime Information Center (NCIC) …… Lost/Stolen Package of Gold Coins An expressmail package being sent from White River Junction, Vermont to NGC’s offices in Sarasota, Florida on July 1 disappeared sometime not long after it left White River Jct. at 6:20 PM. The package contained the following […]
By Doug Davis – Founder & President, Numismatic Crime Information Center (NCIC) …… Lost/Stolen Package – Carson City, Nevada A package being sent from Carson City, Nevada to Reno, NV has been reported lost/stolen. Last tracking indicates package was received at a Reno US Postal Service distribution center. The package has not been delivered to […]
By Doug Davis – Founder & President, Numismatic Crime Information Center (NCIC) …… Aggravated Robbery The Dallas Police Department is investigating an aggravated robbery of an 84-year-old coin collector. The victim had just returned home from his bank and was exiting his vehicle when attacked from behind. The assailant grabbed the victim’s briefcase causing the […]
Recent Numismatic Crime by Doug Davis – Founder & President, Numismatic Crime Information Center (NCIC) …… Stolen/Missing Currency The notes pictured below were shipped via the US Postal Service: Stolen Currency The Abilene, Texas Police Department is investigating the theft of the following notes listed below: Schwertner National Bank $10 Small Notes 10956A001513 B000474A B000553A […]
By Doug Davis – Founder & President, Numismatic Crime Information Center (NCIC) …… Stolen/Missing Notes Jhon E. Cash Rare Currency of Highland Village, Texas has reported that two $5,000 notes have been stolen/missing in the North Dallas area of Lewisville or Highland Village, Texas in late November or December of 2019. Jhon E. Cash […]
By Doug Davis – Founder & President, Numismatic Crime Information Center (NCIC) …… Coin Dealer Inventory Stolen in Vehicle Burglary The Torrance, California Police Department is investigating a vehicle burglary involving currency dealer Vern Potter. The offense occurred after leaving the North County Monthly Coin Show on Sunday, December 1, 2019. Mr. Potter ‘s entire […]
By Alan Carr – BuyGoldOnline.io – Original Article …… Link to Part I The Summer Bliss Robbery (2012) – 216 kg Gold Bars On November 30, 2012, masked men in police jackets boarded the Summer Bliss fishing boat in Curaçao and stole 70 gold bars weighing a total of 216kg. Estimated worth of the haul: […]
By Doug Davis – Founder & President, Numismatic Crime Information Center (NCIC) …… Fraudulent Credit Card Bullion Purchases The following two coins were purchased using fraudulent credit cards: 1 ounce gold eagle NGC MS703376247-004 ( Address used 1003 Allendale Rd Four Oaks NC, 27524) 2014 500 YN Gold Panda MS70 PCGS 52206.70/28747839 (Address used 1360 […]
By Alan Carr, Buy Gold Online… The fame and fortune that is associated with a gold bullion heist are, for most of us, in the realms of our deepest and darkest fantasies. Nevertheless, the thought of living in riches and never having to work again has seduced some individuals to try their luck at stealing […]
By Doug Davis – Founder & President, Numismatic Crime Information Center (NCIC) …… Fraudulent Money Orders During the past couple of weeks, the Numismatic Crime Information Center (NCIC) has been working with our Postal Inspector contacts in Los Angeles, California in reference to bad money orders coming from an address in LA. The suspect’s MO […]
By Doug Davis – Founder & President, Numismatic Crime Information Center (NCIC) …… $20,000 Gold Theft-Suspects Identified Rochester, Minnesota police are investigating the theft of $20,000 USD in gold coins from Med City Coins. Two white males with heavy accents entered the store flashing a large amount of cash and wanting to buy gold coins. […]
By Doug Davis – Founder & President, Numismatic Crime Information Center (NCIC) …… Counterfeits The Numismatic Crime Information Center (NCIC) has received two reports involving the sale of Carson City dollars to a subject identified as Jacob Zulch out of Gratiot, Michigan and Port Huron, Michigan. The subject returned the coins, but the ones he […]
By Doug Davis – Founder & President, Numismatic Crime Information Center (NCIC) …… Vehicle Burglary A dealer traveling in the Tarpon Springs, Florida area stopped at a store for a short period of time and when he returned to his vehicle it had been burglarized. The following coins were stolen: 30 Gold American Eagles (raw) […]
Over $2.5 Million in Gold Coins Taken From Casa de Moneda By CoinWeek News Staff …. Yesterday in Mexico City, two men (one of them armed) robbed a branch of the Casa de Moneda of more than $2 million worth of commemorative gold coins and other valuables. According to the Secretary of Public Security […]
By Doug Davis – Founder & President, Numismatic Crime Information Center (NCIC) …… Crime Prevention Information Although the following information concerns jewelry stores, the Numismatic Crime Information Center (NCIC) recently received two reports of coin shops having the power cut to their business. During the past two months, numerous jewelry stores across the country have […]
By Doug Davis – Founder & President, Numismatic Crime Information Center (NCIC) …… NATIONWIDE PATTERN OF BURGLARS CUTTING POWER LINES TO JEWELRY STORES TO DISABLE ALARM SYSTEMS In the past 37 days, there have been reports of over 30 burglary cases of jewelry stores across the country. In all cases, the power lines have been […]
By Doug Davis – Founder & President, Numismatic Crime Information Center (NCIC) …… Missing/Stolen-FedEx Rare Coin Company of America (Rarcoa) recently had a package with six coins routed to Wisconsin that fell off the shipping grid. The package was sent via FedEx and its original destination was Houston, Texas. Missing/Stolen Coins: 1927 $20 SAINT MOTTO […]
By Doug Davis – Founder & President, Numismatic Crime Information Center (NCIC) …… USPS Thefts Chicago Area An express mail package containing a large number of slabbed and raw dollars was shipped on April 9, 2019, from California to Illinois. Upon arrival, the recipient advised the package had been opened and re-taped using express mail […]
No sign of the 100 Kilo Maple Leaf Gold Coin , worth over $4 million US By CoinWeek News Staff …. UPDATE, 7/26/2018: According to reports in the Daily Mail, along with articles in German publications the Sächsische Zeitung, the Focus magazine, the Tagesspiegel and the Deutsche Wirtschaftsnachrichten., a Lebanese Crime Family ( The Remmo Family) is believed to be behind the […]
By Doug Davis – Founder & President, Numismatic Crime Information Center (NCIC) …… Vehicle Burglary in Boca Raton Boca Raton, Florida detectives are investigating a vehicle burglary that occurred in the early morning hours of June 16, 2018 at the Hampton Inn in Boca Raton. The following coins were stolen: 2 Gold American Eagles (0.5 […]
By Numismatic Crime Information Center ……. The recent alert sent out by the Numismatic Crime Information Center (NCIC) showed graphic photos of the recent armed robbery of Fort Worth Coin Company in Fort Worth, Texas. The incident illustrates the risk of operating a brick-and-mortar business. It is imperative that shop owners have robbery policy […]
By Doug Davis – Founder & President, Numismatic Crime Information Center (NCIC) …… USPS Lost/Stolen The coins listed below have been reported lost/Stolen. The coins were sent via USPS and the last known location was San Diego, California: 1891-CC Top 100 VAM 3 Spitting Eagle Morgan Dollar NGC AU-58 07779158004653665003 1891-CC Top 100 VAM […]
By Doug Davis – Founder & President, Numismatic Crime Information Center (NCIC) …… Residential Burglary Investigators with the Medina, Minnesota police department are investigating a burglary where someone entered a residence and stole more than $27,000 worth of uncirculated Presidential dollar and Kennedy half dollar coins. The dollars were 2007-2017 and the halves were from […]
By Doug Davis – Founder & President, Numismatic Crime Information Center (NCIC) …… Residential Burglary Investigators with the Medina, Minnesota police department are investigating a burglary where someone entered a residence and stole more than $27,000 worth of uncirculated Presidential dollar and Kennedy half dollar coins. The dollars were 2007-2017 and the halves were […]
By Coinweek …. CoinWeek News Wire for November 10, 2017 Brain Food 1.) Boise’s Assay Office played an important role for the whole nation Between 1861 and 1866, Idaho Territory produced about $52 million in gold ($728 million in today’s dollars). As the sheer volume of gold to be tested increased, the nearest facility […]
By Coinweek …. CoinWeek News Wire for August 25, 2017: Under the Radar 1.) King Rama IX commemorative coins unveiled A portrait of the late monarch in court regalia appears on one side of the coins along with his name in Thai. On the reverse are a depiction of the crematorium being erected at Sanam […]
By Coinweek …. CoinWeek News Wire for August 25, 2017: Under the Radar 1.) King Rama IX commemorative coins unveiled A portrait of the late monarch in court regalia appears on one side of the coins along with his name in Thai. On the reverse are a depiction of the crematorium being erected at […]
By CoinWeek News Staff …. Police involved in the July 12 raids in relation to the March theft of the 100 kg “Big Maple Leaf” gold coin from the Bode Museum in Berlin are reporting that a 100 kg gold bar was recovered during those raids in the Neukölln district. One of the four minor […]
No sign of the “Big Maple Leaf”, worth over $4 million By CoinWeek News Staff …. Last week, German authorities released closed-circuit surveillance footage of three suspects allegedly responsible for the March 27 theft of the 220-pound “Big Maple Leaf” gold coin from the Bode Museum in Berlin. Ultimately, however, the suspects were tracked down […]
Includes special bras for female employees By Everett Millman – Gainesvillecoins.com …… Combating counterfeits and theft are among the chief concerns facing any government mint. In an effort to both weed out and deter fakes of all sorts, many mints have begun including special security measures on their gold and silver bullion coins. Over time, […]
Bill Walker identifies two instances of how stolen coins found their way back on the market Quick thinking on the part of a Heritage Auctions staff member led to the discovery of two high-value coins re-entering the marketplace. Earlier this year Bill Walker, a rare coin specialist in Heritage Auctions’ Dallas office, was approached by […]
By Federal Bureau of Investigation …. A Las Vegas man pleaded guilty on May 17 to robbing a coin and jewelry store while pointing a gun at the elderly store owner and a customer, announced Acting U.S. Attorney Steven W. Myhre for the District of Nevada. Noah Patrick Fields, 22, pleaded guilty to one […]
By Coinweek …. CoinWeek News Wire for February 24, 2017 Brain Food 1.) The Secret Art History on Your Money The “fancy heads” both prettied things up and made the documents harder to counterfeit. A $1 bill issued by the Corn Exchange Bank of Wisconsin in the 1850s or ’60s shows a head derived from […]
By Coinweek …. CoinWeek News Wire for February 24, 2017 Brain Food 1.) The Secret Art History on Your Money The “fancy heads” both prettied things up and made the documents harder to counterfeit. A $1 bill issued by the Corn Exchange Bank of Wisconsin in the 1850s or ’60s shows a head derived […]
By Coinweek …. CoinWeek News Wire for February 10, 2017 Brain Food 1.) The “Scandalous” Quarter Protest That Wasn’t Some accounts even claimed that famous anti-vice crusader Anthony Comstock had personally led the attack against the coin. The only problem with that story? Comstock died in 1915… 2.) Minting history “The world of coins is […]
Photo from the Bristol Post By Shaquille Brissett for Gainesville Coins …. Here’s a caper that’s perhaps more fit for the silver screen than a news site, but it’s true nonetheless. Over £33,000 (approx. $41,250 USD) in stolen coins were taken from a distribution company in the Stoke Gifford village of South Gloucestershire, England. […]
By Coinweek …. CoinWeek News Wire for January 13, 2017 Brain Food 1.) Collector has passion for ancient coins Borland turns to the register and takes out a handful of quarters. “See this?” he says. “That’s not money.” He drops the coins back in the register. “They’re tokens,” he says. “I know what money […]
By Coinweek …. CoinWeek News Wire for November 25, 2016 Brain Food 1.) Q&A: Erik Goldstein Erik J. Goldstein is the senior curator of mechanical arts and numismatics at the Colonial Williamsburg Foundation and has been in this position since 2002. A student of military history and numismatics, he has lectured widely and instructs a three-year […]
By Hubert Walker for CoinWeek…. On December 31, the Israel Antiquities Authority (IAA) announced that it had recovered over 800 ancient coins from the house of a Beit Shemesh man who confessed to looting items from a local archaeological site. The unidentified man, who is in his 50s, was apprehended by border police while on […]
