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Theft Alert02-03-16 | News

Theft Alert
Construction Equipment Theft

A recent study by Lojack Corporation stated that construction equipment theft is higher in the winter because of the decreased work activity.

To help prevent it, the National Insurance Crime Bureau has these recommendations:

Install hidden fuel shut-off systems.
Remove fuses and circuit breakers.
Form an equipment "wagon circle" with larger equipment surrounding smaller items.
Keep complete histories with photos, PINs and serial numbers.
Stamp or engrave (and document) equipment.

Most Popular Targets in 2014

Riding mowers/garden tractors – 5,051
Skid steers/backhoes/wheeled loaders – 1,907
Wheeled and tracked tractors – 1,475
Excavators – 343
Fork Lifts – 301

Source: National Insurance Crime Bureau

The NICB reports that in 2014 only 23 percent of stolen heavy equipment was recovered, which makes the use of asset tracking devices an important option to consider.