New York State Police is seeking the public's assistance in locating cargo thieves who made off with 60,000 pounds of shelled walnuts.
The troopers say the nuts, valued at some $50,000 were stolen from the HUnts Point area of the Bronx in New York City.
According to the toopoers, on Monday, March 2, some 60,000 pounds of shelled walnuts, valued at about $50,000, were stolen from two 52-foot trailers in the area of Hunts Point, the large food distributiuon facility. The shipment consisted of palletized boxes of packaged walnuts intended for commercial distribution.
Investigators say they believe the individuals responsible for the theft may be attempting to sell the stolen walnuts to third-party vendors, wholesalers, or distributors in the New York City area.
The New York State Police are asking businesses, food distributors, vendors, and members of the public to be alert for anyone attempting to sell large quantities of packaged walnuts, particularly if the products are offered at prices significantly below market value or under unusual circumstances.
Anyone with information about this theft or who has been approached to purchase walnuts believed to be associated with this incident is asked to contact the New York State Police Troop NYC at (212) 459-7800.
The New York State Police said they appreciate the public’s assistance in helping identify those responsible and preventing the distribution of stolen goods.
