Pennsylvania State Police are scrambling to crack the case of an unprecedented egg heist.
Over the weekend, approximately 100,000 organic eggs, valued at a staggering $40,000, were stolen from the back of a distribution trailer owned by Pete & Gerry’s Organics in Greencastle, Pennsylvania.
The Pennsylvania State Police reported that the theft occurred around 8:40 p.m., with the eggs being taken from the rear of the trailer, according to WHP-TV.
“Pete & Gerry’s is aware of a recent incident in Franklin County, Pennsylvania and we are actively working with local law enforcement to investigate,” the company said in a statement.
“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.”
Trooper First Class Megan Frazer, a spokesperson for the Pennsylvania State Police, expressed the uniqueness of the case, stating, “In my career, I’ve never heard of a hundred thousand eggs being stolen. This is definitely unique.”
“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.
Pete & Gerry’s Organics is a family-owned company