Pennsylvania police are investigating after 100,000 organic eggs were stolen off the back of a distribution truck over the weekend.
The eggs totaled over $40,000 and were stolen from a trailer belonging to Pete & Gerry’s Organics.
Investigation is ongoing and no suspect or motive has been identified at this time.
Here’s what we know so far about the egg theft:
#BREAKING: State Police are searching for a suspect after 100,000 eggs were stolen from an egg distributor trailer⁰⁰
#Franklin | #Pennsylvania ⁰⁰Pennsylvania State Police are searching for a suspect after nearly 100,000 eggs were stolen from an egg distributor in Franklin… pic.twitter.com/Cxim7giqul
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100K eggs worth $40K stolen from egg supplier; state police investigating
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Pennsylvania police are scrambling after 100,000 eggs were stolen.
They have a total estimated value of $40,000. pic.twitter.com/hZnN300rZh
— Pop Base (@PopBase) February 5, 2025
Fox News reported:
Pennylvania State Police (PSP) are scrambling to find 100,000 organic eggs that were stolen in a nighttime egg heist.
ADVERTISEMENTThe Chambersburg Patrol Unit responded to Pete and Gerry’s Organics in Greencastle at 8:40 p.m. on Feb. 1 to investigate a theft.
Authorities noted about 100,000 eggs, retailing for $40,000 were stolen from the back of a distribution trailer.
CBS News added:
A load of eggs worth about $40,000 was stolen from the back of a trailer in Pennsylvania over the weekend amid rising egg costs across the U.S.
Pennsylvania State Police said approximately 100,000 eggs were taken from the back of Pete & Gerry’s Organics’ distribution trailer Saturday around 8:40 p.m. in Greencastle. An investigation is ongoing and police did not provide further details.
In a statement to CBS News affiliate WHP-TV, Pete & Gerry’s said it was aware of the theft and working with local law enforcement.
“We take this matter seriously and are committed to resolving it as quickly as possible. Due to the ongoing investigation we cannot comment any further on this matter,” the company said.
Pete & Gerry’s is part of the better-known egg distributor Nellie’s Free Range.
We’ll keep you updated on any further developments in this rather strange case…
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