60,000 Pounds Of Walnuts Stolen In New York Heist

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New York State Police are investigating the theft of approximately 60,000 pounds of shelled walnuts, valued at around $50,000, from two commercial trailers in the Bronx. The large shipment of packaged walnuts intended for commercial distribution was stolen on March 2, 2026. Investigators believe the suspects may be attempting to sell the stolen walnuts to third-party vendors, wholesalers, or distributors in the New York City area.

Why it matters

The theft of such a large quantity of walnuts represents a significant loss for the affected company and raises concerns about the security of commercial shipments in the Bronx area. The police are asking the public to be on the lookout for anyone attempting to sell large quantities of packaged walnuts at unusually low prices, as this could be connected to the theft.

The details

According to a press release, the 60,000 pounds of shelled walnuts were stolen from two 52-foot trailers in the Hunts Point area of the Bronx on March 2, 2026. The shipment consisted of palletized boxes of packaged walnuts intended for commercial distribution. Investigators believe the suspects may be trying to sell the stolen walnuts to third-party vendors, wholesalers, or distributors in the New York City area.

• On Monday, March 2, 2026, the walnuts were stolen from two commercial trailers in the Bronx.

What’s next

The New York State Police are continuing their investigation and are asking businesses, food distributors, vendors, and the public to be on the lookout for anyone attempting to sell large quantities of packaged walnuts at unusually low prices.