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Prevent Equipment Thefts
Follow these tips:
Mark It!
- Mark your equipment, metal pipe and moveable property.
- Use an identification system approved by law enforcement:
- Use the driver's license number of the principle of the firm preceded by "CA" (for individuals also) or
- Use the OAN number (owner applied number), a ten-digit code number assigned by a law enforcement agency, if available.
- Put number in two spots: hidden and obvious.
- For machinery with cabs, paint the last six digits of the Product Identification Number (PIN) on the roof.
Record It!
- Keep records. Record serial number and number you applied. Take color photos.
Protect It!
- Re-key your equipment - most construction equipment is commonly keyed.
- Don't leave equipment in remote areas. Disable and park camp-wagon style, heel to toe, in a circle.
- Inventory equipment frequently and park it so it is obvious if something is missing.
- Paint your equipment a distinctive color and include your name or logo.
- Install anti-theft devices: fuel cutoffs, hydraulic bypasses, track locks or alarms. Contact equipment dealers for specific anti-theft devices developed for their products.
- Challenge strangers on your property or job sites. Show them you are on the alert.
WHAT TO DO IN CASE OF THEFT
Notify law enforcement immediately. Give them the name of manufacturer, serial number and your owner applied number. Also notify the nearest CHP Investigative Services Unit.
For construction industry thefts, notify the Construction Industry Crime Prevention Program. They offer a reward and hotline alert service to police agencies.
Notify local equipment dealers - they circulate stolen equipment bulletins.
Also notify the CHP of offers to sell equipment. They can contact truck inspection and border stations to see if equipment is stolen.
GET INVOLVED
Support crime prevention programs. For information about your area, contact:
- For Construction, contact:
- Construction Industry Crime Prevention Program
Don't perpetuate the problem by buying equipment with missing serial numbers or below market prices.
Most Often Stolen Equipment
| Construction |
| Generators and Compressors |
| John Deere Track Loader |
| Ingersol Rand Bobcat Skid Steer Loader |
| Caterpillar, Case and John Deere Backhoe Loaders |
Equipment theft costs billions of dollars annually.
Don't be a victim. Protect your property.
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Protect yourself and your equipment.
To identify your equipment in event of theft, complete the following information and file for quick reference. |
| Machine Year Make and Model |
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| Product Identification Number (PIN) |
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| Component / Attachment or Part |
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| Engine |
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| Loader number |
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Owner Applied Number (OAN)
Include Personal Points of I.D. |
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serial number |
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serial number |
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serial number |
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serial number |
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serial number |
| Dealer / Seller Name |
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| ? ? phone |
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| Law Enforcement Agency |
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| ? ? phone |
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| Insurance Agent |
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| ? ? phone |
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Remember to attach photos of equipment.
If a theft occurs, contact the California Highway Patrol in your area. Each Division has trained investigators knowledgeable in the recovery of stolen equipment.
Remember most construction equipment is located within 60 miles of the theft. Contact your local Investigavive Services Unit ASAP.
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