100,000 Eggs Stolen from Trailer, No Suspects Identified
Authorities are investigating an Egg Heist in Pennsylvania, where 100,000 eggs were stolen from the back of a distribution trailer, leaving law enforcement puzzled. Four days after the heist, police have yet to identify any suspects, with no leads coming in from the public, according to Trooper First Class Megan Frazer of the Pennsylvania State Police. The stolen eggs, valued at approximately $40,000, make this a felony case. Investigators are urging community members to come forward with any information that might help solve the case. Surveillance footage is also being reviewed as police search for clues.
Unprecedented Crime Amid Rising Egg Prices
Frazer, a 12-year veteran of the force, described the Egg Heist as highly unusual, noting she had never encountered such a case before. The heist occurred at around 8:40 p.m. on Saturday in Antrim Township, where the eggs were taken from a trailer belonging to Pete & Gerry’s Organics LLC. The company, in a statement, confirmed that they are cooperating fully with law enforcement to resolve the matter as soon as possible. While thefts of valuable commodities are not uncommon, the scale of this crime has drawn widespread attention, particularly given the rising cost of eggs in the U.S.
Egg Prices Skyrocket Amid Bird Flu Crisis
The Egg Heist comes at a time when egg prices have been soaring due to the ongoing bird flu outbreak, forcing farmers to cull millions of chickens. In December, the national average price for a dozen eggs hit $4.15, not far from the record high of $4.82 set two years ago. The U.S. Department of Agriculture predicts another 20% price hike this year, leaving consumers and businesses struggling with the increased costs. With Easter approaching, demand for eggs is expected to rise further, making the case even more significant. Authorities remain hopeful that with community cooperation and investigative efforts, the mystery of the stolen eggs will soon be solved.
