|
Four days after the theft that law enforcement say could be tied
to the sky-high cost of eggs, no leads have come in, Trooper
First Class Megan Frazer, a spokesperson for the Pennsylvania
State Police, said 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 said.
Police are also following up with any possible witnesses and
looking into surveillance footage that could help them identify
the perpetrator as they race to solve the mystery.
“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, 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 statement said.
All contents © copyright 2025 Associated Press. All rights
reserved |
|
