The E-Sylum:  Volume 7, Number 36, September 5, 2004, Article 20

THIEVES DUMP COLLECTION IN COINSTAR MACHINE

  "Most people save their loose change and quite a few use
  automated coin counter machines like the one in the local
  Winn Dixie to change all those coins into dollars. But, when
  store employees noticed two teens changing more than $3000
  in coins Sunday night, they got a little suspicious and called
  police. That one call resulted in their arrest and a burglary
  solved before the homeowner even knew he was a victim.

  The two 17-year-old boys first entered the store at about 9:00
  p.m. with a bucket of coins and placed then in the Coinstar
  machine cashing them in for $1,173.85. They returned about
  45 minutes later with a green duffle bag and cashed more
  coins in for $1,974.82. "

  "When he was searched, officers found $98 in currency,
  numerous old silver dollars and a nickel in a laminated holder.
  Lying in plain view in the motel room were coins in collector
  boxes, a video camera, and two green canvass duffle bags.
  "One of the bags contained so many sets of coins, it took
  two people to pick it up," said Chief Brannan."

  "At this time, the sheriff's office has placed a hold on the coin
  machine in an attempt to locate more of the collection."

  To read the full story, see:
  Full Stroy

  Wayne Homren, Editor

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