"Roughly 60,000 pounds of shelled walnuts - altogether worth about $50,000 - disappeared from two 52-foot trailers in the Bronx on March 2, authorities said. The walnut-weighted trucks were located near Hunts Point in the Bronx, the main hub of New York City's food supply, officials said."
"But police said looters were likely not hoarding 30 tons of walnuts for personal use, but planned to sell the pilfered product to retailers. Authorities urged business owners and potential buyers to be on the lookout for anyone selling large quantities of the product for prices so low you'd be nuts to pass them up."
New York State Police are investigating the theft of roughly 60,000 pounds of shelled walnuts valued at approximately $50,000 from two 52-foot trailers located near Hunts Point in the Bronx on March 2. Hunts Point serves as the primary distribution hub for New York City's food supply. Authorities believe the thieves intended to resell the walnuts to retailers rather than consume them personally. Police are urging business owners and potential buyers to watch for suspicious sales of large walnut quantities at unusually low prices. The public is encouraged to report any sightings of walnut pallets in unusual locations to the New York State Police.
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