Theft over $1,500 in Memphis, TN

On 9/7/20 a white male and white female entered “A Coin & Silver Shop” in

Memphis, TN wanting to see gold coins. Both subjects had a thick accent. The

subjects looked at several gold coins and left the shop without making a

purchase. After the subjects left, employees found that a one-ounce gold coin

had been taken and a lesser valued coin had been replaced in the tray. A review

of the camera video shows the subjects making the switch.

The suspects have been tentatively identified by our law enforcement partners in

Europe. A police report has been filed with the Memphis police department and

the investigation is on-going.

The suspects are using the similar MO as used by Romanian gang members who

traveled across the U.S. targeting coin shops several months ago. Shop owners

should share this information with all employees.