A bizarre egg heist in Pennsylvania has police scrambling for answers after 100,000 eggs were stolen from a trailer, and so far, investigators are coming up empty.
Four days after the theft, police still have no leads, and the case is turning into a real whodunit. Trooper First Class Megan Frazer, spokesperson for the Pennsylvania State Police, admitted they’re relying on help from the public to crack the case.
“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.
Investigators are reviewing surveillance footage and speaking with potential witnesses, but so far, no major breakthroughs.
“In my career, I’ve never heard of a hundred thousand eggs being stolen. This is definitely unique,” Frazer said, noting her 12 years in law enforcement.
The theft happened around 8:40 p.m. on Saturday in Antrim Township, Pennsylvania. According to police, the eggs were taken from the back of a distribution trailer belonging to Pete & Gerry’s Organics. With an estimated value of $40,000, the crime is considered a felony.
Pete & Gerry’s Organics confirmed they are working closely with law enforcement to track down the culprits.
“We take this matter seriously and are committed to resolving it as quickly as possible,” the company said in a statement.
The heist comes at a time when egg prices are already soaring due to the ongoing bird flu crisis. Millions of chickens have been culled, causing prices to spike. In December, the national average for a dozen eggs hit $4.15, and experts predict another 20% increase this year, especially with Easter around the corner.
While egg theft isn’t unheard of, a heist of this scale is unusual, leaving police and the public wondering—who would steal 100,000 eggs, and what do they plan to do with them?