The theft of the eggs, which the authorities said were worth $40,000, comes as grocery shoppers across the country are facing empty shelves and higher prices for eggs.

Four days after the theft that law enforcement say could be tied to the sky-high cost of eggs, no leads have come in.

We’re relying on leads from people from the community. So we’re hoping that somebody knows something, and they’ll call us and give us some tips.”

Pennsylvania overnight—part of a growing wave of food thefts as inflation and supply chain issues turn everyday staples into high-value targets.