Americans does stranges things sometimes. “Somebody actually went out and stole 3.6 million nickels,” says FBI spokeswoman Judy Orihuela. “I mean, who would ever think that would happen?”
Who would? Not me. Especially when.. well, I’ll tell you later.
Millions of nickels stolen from Fed
FBI agents and police are baffled over how it happened. The driver, Angel Ricardo Mendoza, a private trucker from Miami, has also disappeared.
“He’s either a victim or a suspect,” says Sgt. Richard Mestre of the Miami-Dade Police Cargo Theft Task Force. “We’re not really sure.”
On Dec. 21, the 18-wheeler turned up at a truck stop in Fort Pierce, Fla., with the doors unlocked and the keys in the ignition.
All those nickels in back of the truck? Gone!
“There was no sign of violence whatsoever,” says FBI spokeswoman Orihuela.
Stealing nickels? What the hell is this guy thinking? Stealing 3.6 million nickels? That’s worth US$180,000, they’re in 900 bags and weighs 23 tons! Now here is the best part as quoted from MSNBC.com.
So, if someone steals 3.6 million nickels, how does he cash them in without attracting attention? Police say it would have to be done very slowly, in small amounts and at many different places, like grocery store counting machines. And even if he were able to cash in $500 worth of nickels every day, it would still take an entire year.
It’s a mystery that has some people wondering if it could possibly be worth all the trouble.
It’s crazy what people would do for the money. If I were a thief, I believe I would have been - you know - one that thinks. Anyway, you can read more about this at MSNBC Interactive - Millions of nickels stolen from Fed. [From Nightly News With Brian Williams.]
Excuse my French,but what igemo would steal that many nickels?!
That’s like robbing a McDonald’s at the drive-thru! It’s ridiculous!
People these days…
(I haven’t been here in a while…I’m still getting over the American Idol auditions from last night!!! You have to see it!!)
by aurora_starfire (Jan 20, 2005 at 4 AM)aurora_starfire: We call such a person an ‘idiot’.
Oh, how’s the American Idol auditions? I always like the auditions. I guess I’m just another sadistic couch potato.
by Mr. Dew (Jan 20, 2005 at 7 AM)oh,my God…they were sooo horrible!!!
by aurora_starfire (Jan 20, 2005 at 10 AM)I’ll have to find some video clips or something!
:0)
lol, i’ll go watch, they’re showing on TV (MediaCorp Channel 5, Singapore) right now actually
i didn’t know until my brother told me it’s there
by Mr. Dew (Jan 21, 2005 at 12 AM)Have you seen the psychopathic blond girl with the red polo and white pants? My mom said she needed an exorcism,lol
by aurora_starfire (Jan 23, 2005 at 5 AM)aurora_starfire: Unfortunately not, I caught a really small segment. I caught this black lady who’s overweight. She’s singing, doing her stuff - bouncing her breasts - the judges are not enjoying any moment of it.
by Mr. Dew (Jan 23, 2005 at 7 AM)Two words for that woman-Wonder Bra.
She was just bouncing all over the place! Being of the female species,I was embarassed for her.
Sad thing is,it’s not over yet.
by aurora_starfire (Jan 23, 2005 at 1 PM)and is it just me or do you wonder if Ryan Seacrest comes with a mute button?
He’s getting a little annoying.
aurora_starfire: I am not surprised if you’re embarrassed. I don’t feel good watching her to that, I thought that was disgusting. ‘Horrendous’, as what Simon would’ve call.
Ryan’s still Ryan I supposed. Seems to be the same to me. Probably shorter than last season, lol..
by Mr. Dew (Jan 23, 2005 at 4 PM)[...] If you ain’t smart enough to fix up your common senses, please abandon the ambition of being a thief. Just when you thought stealing nickels is stupid. [...]
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