11/11/2020
The APS Stamp Theft committee is alerting the collecting community about a theft in Walnut Creek, CA. Merle E. Spencer reported a theft that occurred on Thursday, November 5 between 4:30 pm – 6:00 pm. from his store at 2678 N. Main St., Suites 1 & 2, Walnut Creek, CA 94597. The items stolen were the three most expensive plastic binders of his material. Each of the three binders was about one inch thick and included 20-23 Hagner pages. The most valuable volume, approximately $150,000, consisted of United States material. A second volume was of Great Britain material beginning from number 1. The third volume was his second volume of British Commonwealth covering Hong Kong to Z. Mr. Spencer has colored photocopies of most of the U.S. items stolen. Officer Villa of the Walnut Creek Police Department took the report of the theft. The report number is 2027-743. Should you come in contact with any of this material, please contact:
American Philatelic Society
The American Philatelic Society is the largest nonprofit stamp collecting organization in the world, with members in more than 110 countries. Become a member today: stamps.org/Join.
Stay updated: Follow the American Philatelic Society on Instagram, Twitter, and LinkedIn, like our page on Facebook, and subscribe to our Youtube channel.
View More by American Philatelic Society
USPS Issues New Floral Geometry Stamp
CCC Announces 2023 Pratt Award Winner
PCI Presents Exhibiting Workshops for All
UNPA to Issue Endangered Species Stamps
New Signatories for the Roll of Distinguished Philatelists Announced
New Member Appointed to Citizens’ Stamp Advisory Committee
Collectable Covers & Postcards
Incredible Chinese Zodiac Stamps
Impressive Stamp Art at London Stampex
Pawsome News! Romania Releases...Cats!
Great American Stamp Show: Updates, What You Need to Know, & an Intro to Newest APS Staff
Canada Post Raises Awareness with Frog Stamps
APS Member Appointed to CSAC
GASS 2024 to Host Duck Stamp Art Tours
A Leap Day Tradition in Postcards
Matthew Liebson Appointed to APRL Board of Trustees
National Library Week 2024: Meet Your Digital Librarian
Scott English, Executive Director
Susanna Mills, Editor in Chief
X