The Marion Police Department and Marion County Sheriff’s Office are investigating a burglary where a large amount of silver coins, gold coins, and silver bars where stolen. The theft occurred between June 22 and June 30, 2015.
Last week officers from the Marion City Police Department, Marion County Sheriff’s Office, and MARMET Drug Task Force executed a search warrant in the 1000 block of Jamaica Dr as part of the investigation.
Several of these coins have been located at precious metal businesses throughout central Ohio. Local law enforcement is asking for help from the public, pawn shops, and precious metal business in contacting law enforcement if any of the coins were bought or traded.
The silver coins are described as the following:
- 1 ½ oz silver coin
- Year 2014
- One side Elizabeth II 8 Dollars 2014
- One side Canada with an image of an Arctic Fox
Anyone having information on the theft or recovery of the coins is asked to contact Det. Scott Sterling or Det. Ben Graff of the Marion Police Department. You can call (740) 387-2525 or phone the TIPS Line at 740-375-TIPS (8477).