"Police say that on March 2, approximately 60,000 pounds of shelled walnuts were stolen from two 52-foot trailers in the Hunts Point area of the Bronx. The shipment, valued at approximately $50,000, contained palletized boxes of packaged walnuts intended for commercial distribution."
"Investigators cracking into this nutty crime believe that the thieves may be attempting to resell the stolen snacks to third-party vendors, wholesalers or distributors in the New York City area."
"State police are asking businesses, food distributors, vendors, and members of the public to be on alert for anyone attempting to shell out large quantities of packaged walnuts, particularly if the prices they are being sold for are below market value or under unusual circumstances."
On March 2, approximately 60,000 pounds of shelled walnuts were stolen from two 52-foot trailers in the Hunts Point area of the Bronx. The shipment, valued at $50,000, consisted of palletized boxes of packaged walnuts intended for commercial distribution. Investigators believe the thieves plan to resell the stolen walnuts to third-party vendors, wholesalers, or distributors in the New York City area. State police are alerting businesses, food distributors, vendors, and the public to watch for anyone attempting to sell large quantities of packaged walnuts at below-market prices or under suspicious circumstances. Anyone with information is urged to contact the New York State Police Troop NYC.
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