# I pit the thief **URL:** \ **Category:** The BBQ Pit\ **Created:** [July 31, 2017, 3:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-pit-the-thief/792508 "2017-07-31T15:29:07Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 3\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![E-DUB](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/e-dub/32/403_2.png) [@E-DUB](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/E-DUB)\ **Post date:** [July 31, 2017, 3:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-pit-the-thief/792508/1 "2017-07-31T15:29:07Z")
who stole the gold LEM replica from the Armstrong Museum > **[Thieves Take Neil Armstrong's Solid Gold Lunar Module Replica](https://www.npr.org/sections/thetwo-way/2017/07/30/540374111/thieves-take-neil-armstrongs-solid-gold-lunar-module-model)** > > Police in Wapakoneta, Ohio, say the solid gold replica of the 1969 Apollo 11 Lunar Excursion Module was stolen from the Armstrong Air & Space Museum late Friday. Buzz Aldrin should get to punch him in the face. ---
**Author:** ![beowulff](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/beowulff/32/542_2.png) [@beowulff](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/beowulff)\ **Post date:** [August 1, 2017, 1:46am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-pit-the-thief/792508/2 "2017-08-01T01:46:40Z")
The truly sad thing is, it will probably be melted down, making a nearly priceless object into one worth a pittance. ---
**Author:** ![E-DUB](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/e-dub/32/403_2.png) [@E-DUB](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/E-DUB)\ **Post date:** [August 1, 2017, 2:04am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-pit-the-thief/792508/3 "2017-08-01T02:04:47Z")
Unless the theft was “commissioned” by Insanely Wealthy Space Buff you’re probably right. No “pro” is going to do that job unless disposal is already set.