About 100,000 Eggs Worth $40,000 Stolen From Trailer In Pennsylvania

Thieves poached about 100,000 eggs from the back of a distribution trailer, authorities in Pennsylvania said.

The theft occurred around 8:40 p.m. Saturday at Pete and Gerry’s Organics LLC in Greencastle, police said in a report. The eggs are worth about $40,000.

State police did not have additional details Tuesday and said the incident was under investigation.

“Pete & Gerry’s is aware of a recent incident in Franklin County, Pennsylvania, and we are actively working with local law enforcement to investigate,” the egg supplier said in a statement. “We take this matter seriously and are committed to resolving it as quickly as possible. Due to the ongoing investigation we cannot comment any further on this matter.”

The theft comes as the price of eggs is on the rise.

Shell shock
The average price in the U.S. for a dozen eggs has increased nearly 50% in the last year.