ANTRIM TOWN,Pa (AP)– The break-in of 100,000 eggs from the rear of a trailer in Pennsylvania has actually ended up being a whodunit that cops have yet to break.
Four days after the burglary that police state can be linked to the overpriced price of eggs, no leads have actually been available in, Trooper First Class Megan Frazer, a speaker for the Pennsylvania State Police, stated Wednesday.
“We’re relying on leads from people from the community. So we’re hoping that somebody knows something, and they’ll call us and give us some tips,” she stated.
Police are likewise adhering to up with any kind of feasible witnesses and checking out security video footage that can aid them recognize the criminal as they race to fix the enigma.
“In my career, I’ve never heard of a hundred thousand eggs being stolen. This is definitely unique,” said Frazer, who has a dozen years on the job.
Bird flu is forcing farmers to slaughter millions of chickens a month, pushing U.S. egg prices to more than double their cost in the summer of 2023. And it appears there may be no relief in sight with Easter approaching.
The average price per dozen eggs nationwide hit $4.15 in December. That is not quite as high as the $4.82 record set two years ago, but the Agriculture Department predicts egg prices are going to soar another 20% this year.
The 100,000 eggs were snatched from the back of Pete & Gerry’s Organics’ distribution trailer on Saturday about 8:40 p.m. in Antrim Township, Pennsylvania, according to police.
They are worth about $40,000, which means this crime is a felony, Frazer said.
Pete & Gerry’s Organics LLC said in a statement that the company is working with law enforcement to investigate the theft.
“We take this matter seriously and are committed to resolving it as quickly as possible,” the declaration stated.
The Associated Press
