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Armed
thieves have stolen 275lb (125kg) of gold bars from a truck on its way from
Florida to Massachusetts. The gunmen are still at large, with the
transportation company offering a reward of US$50,000 for information leading
to their arrest.
The
armored truck with gold bars packed in barrels was traveling from Miami to
Attleboro, Massachusetts, also known as ‘Jewelry City’ because of the large
number of manufacturers there, when it was robbed on a rural stretch of
Interstate 95 in North Carolina late on Sunday.
A manhunt for the gunmen has since been underway, led by Wilson County
Sheriff’s Office and joined by the FBI.
"We
have been notified and are coordinating with our law enforcement partners to
determine whether a federal crime has been committed," said Shelley Lynch, public
affairs specialist of the FBI Charlotte Division, as cited by the Wilson Times.
The
two guards employed with Transvalue Inc., who were transporting the gold, told
investigators there had been a mechanical problem with the truck, causing them
pull the vehicle to the side of the road.
Shortly
after that, a white van with three armed men stopped near. The gunmen tied the
guards’ hands behind their backs and marched them into the nearby woods.
The
thieves eventually got away with an estimated US$4.8 million in gold bars.
However, they reportedly didn’t steal everything from the truck. It’s not yet clear
how much was left.
"At this time we are working with
the authorities to try and resolve this matter,"
said Transvalue CEO Jay Rodriguez, as cited by AP. "We
are offering a US$50,000 reward for any information leading to the arrest of
these criminals."
Transvalue, which
specializes in transporting cash, precious metals, gems and jewelry in armored
trucks, says its shipments are insured for up to US$100 million.
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