La Verne, CA police are investigating the burglary of coin dealer Don Hauser.The loss included a large amount of U.S and foreign gold coins. One suspect is in custody and additional arrests are pending . It is believed the suspects are attempting to sell the coins in the southern California area. Additional information including a list of stolen coins can be viewed on the Numismatic Crime Information Center’s website at www.numismaticcrimes.org.

New York Gold Mart in Manhasset, NY has reported the loss of a 1922 $20 NGC Die Adjustment Strike. The coin was sent via Express mail and never made it to the addressee in Colorado. The coin came out of the Heritage’s February 2009 sale, lot 2280 with serial number 3254046-001. Any dealer or collector with information concerning this coin should contact: Ron Karp 516-365-5465 New York Gold Mart info@nygm.com Or Doug Davis 817-705-4450 Doug@numismaticcrimes.org.

The Columbus Ohio attorney for the leader of a multimillion-dollar burglary ring has turned over more than $1 million in stolen coins and cash to Franklin County prosecutors. Sam Shamansky gave prosecutors rare coins, silver ingots, gold coins and a $1,000 bill on behalf of his client, Kenneth Koon, on Thursday, said Prosecutor Ron O’Brien. [ Read Full Article]

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