Robbery

An unidentified man examines a fence at the Harry S. Truman Presidential Library in Independence, Missouri, following the robbery of the John Snyder coin collection.

Detective Harold Taylor examines a board holding several coins at the Harry S. Truman Presidential Library during the police investigation of the John Snyder coin collection robbery.

Harry S. Truman Presidential Library guard Herbert Dunlap at his desk during the police investigation of the John Snyder coin collection robbery at the Library.

The mounting board that held the John Snyder coin exhibit at the Harry S. Truman Presidential Library, with coins removed. Thieves discarded the board outside an exterior door of the Library after removing the coins. This photo was taken during the police investigation of the robbery.

Laboratory Supervisor Jason T. White examines a pillar at the Harry S. Truman Presidential Library during the police investigation of the theft of the John Snyder coin collection exhibit.

The front of the Snyder Coin exhibit, "Coins Issued by the Presidents" in the Harry S. Truman Presidential Library. Damage from the robbery of the coin collection is visible in this photo.

Detective Harold Taylor (left) interviews Harry S. Truman Library Director Dr. Philip C. Brooks after the theft of the John Snyder coin collection.

Laboratory Supervisor Jason T. White examines a door at the Harry S. Truman Presidential Library during the police investigation of the John Snyder coin robbery at the Library.

The front of the Snyder Coin exhibit, "Coins Issued by the Presidents" in the Harry S. Truman Presidential Library. Damage from the robbery of the coin collection is visible in this photo.

Laboratory Supervisor Jason T. White examines the empty coin board which held the John Snyder coin exhibit at an exterior corner of the Harry S. Truman Presidential Library. Thieves discarded the board outside the Library after stealing the coins.