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KRQE-TV.com - ROSWELL, N.M. - Someone is stealing pecans, and it's mostly happening in southern New Mexico where the pecan harvest is underway. While orchards said they've been a big target, some ordinary people claim they've been hit, too. Residents with pecan trees in Roswell are busy sorting the good ones from the bad. Whether to make a profit or cook with, pecans are a valuable commodity. "I sell them, and then I buy ingredients to make cookies," said a recent victim of pecan theft, who did not wish to be identified. "I give them to friends. Everyone where I can't afford Christmas gifts for, I just make a whole bunch of cookies." Area farmers said pecan theft is a growing problem. Whole pecans are selling for about $3 per pound. Buy them shelled at some places and the price can jump to around $10 per pound. State makes a larceny over $500 is considered a fourth-degree felony. That carries a maximum punishment of 18 months in prison and a fine of $5,000.
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Nut robbers raiding N.M. pecan orchards
From KRQE-TV.com - ROSWELL, N.M. - Someone is stealing pecans, and it's mostly happening in southern New Mexico where the pecan harvest is underway. While orchards said they've been a big target, some ordinary people claim they've been hit, too. Residents with pecan trees in Roswell are busy sorting the good ones from the bad. Whether to make a profit or cook with, pecans are a valuable commodity. "I sell them, and then I buy ingredients to make cookies," said a recent victim of pecan theft, who did not wish to be identified. "I give them to friends. Everyone where I can't afford Christmas gifts for, I just make a whole bunch of cookies." Area farmers said pecan theft is a growing problem. Whole pecans are selling for about $3 per pound. Buy them shelled at some places and the price can jump to around $10 per pound. State makes a larceny over $500 is considered a fourth-degree felony. That carries a maximum punishment of 18 months in prison and a fine of $5,000. Read more
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