Cops: Armed robbers steal $200K in rare coins from home
DeKalb police are investigating a home invasion where thieves stole $200,000 worth of rare coins.
The burglary happened at Gavinwood Place off North Druid Hills in Decatur, according to Channel 2 Action News.
Police said two armed men went to the home at about 11:30 p.m. and forced the homeowner to open his safe which contained the rare coins, according to Channel 2.
The theives then allegedly tied up the 63-year-old man and his 12-year-old daughter before taking off with the coins, police said
The victims described the robbers as masked men with dread-locked hair, according to Channel 2.
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