(La Porte County, IN) - A package containing bars of silver were stolen from a La Porte County residence.

According to La Porte County Police, the victim ordered the precious metals from a provider in Las Vegas.  About a week and a half later, he received notice from the U.S Postal Service the package had been delivered to his home in the area of 600 North and 425 East.  However, the package was not there when he went out to his mailbox to retrieve it. 

Police said the package contained two bars of silver weighing one ounce each.  The victim had insurance on the package to cover the close to $90 he paid for the silver.