Bandits Steal 20 Boxes of Pigs' Feet from Train in Victorville
The Union Pacific Railroad police are investigating a unique robbery that occurred during an emergency stop in Victorville on Friday evening. Train bandits broke into a railcar and escaped with 20 boxes of frozen pigs' feet. Classy choice, thieves.
Aaron Hunt, spokesman for the Union Pacific Railroad, said, “This is one of the most interesting cases I’ve been involved in,” reports High Desert News. Hunt believes that the crooks would not have known the chosen railcar contained pigs' feet, but once inside, labeled boxes would have quickly revealed their bounty.
The value of the heisted pigs' feet is estimated at about $10 per box or $200 for the entire haul.
Authorities are currently investigating why emergency stop procedures were initiated. Said stops are made for a variety of reasons. If the crew spots an object on the tracks or if a railcar is experiencing a braking issue, an emergency stop is standard.
A man and woman were spotted in a pickup truck in the robbery area. The vehicle was later found abandoned nearby.
Anyone with information should call the Union Pacific Railroad Police’s 24-hour hotline at 888-877-7267.
