Stolen insulin could be dangerous if used

Stolen insulin worth more than $1 million

The Trucker News Services

11/26/2007

Indiana State Police are warning people to be on the lookout for trailers containing insulin and health and beauty supplies that were stolen from a Plainfield trucking company between 11:45 p.m. Nov. 21 and 10:45 a.m. Nov. 22.

According to troopers, the estimated worth of the stolen contents is over $1 million.

According to authorities, if the insulin that was in the truck is not properly kept refrigerated, it can pose serious health risks if injected into a person's body.

"If this insulin is not maintained at a proper temperature, it can go bad, and if someone does take this insulin it can cause very bad sickness and even death," said Sgt. Rich Myers of the Indiana State Police.

He also said that the thieves must've known what was in the trailers.

Both of the trailers have been described as stainless steel with no writing and with red wheel hubs and axles.

"It's word of mouth, you know, at truck stops drivers will talk about a trailer being missing, or a driver being missing. We generally take care of ourselves out here you know," said Trucker Ronnie Williams.

"The trailers are kind of unique, they're stainless steel trailers ... they're very bright and they have red wheels inside the tires. And should be easy to spot," said Myers.

If you know any information pertaining to the missing trailers please call toll free: (800) 225-8576.