Skidsteers Target of Rash of Thefts

Friday, January 07, 2011 03:32 PM

Prince George, B.C.- With the recent snowfalls and contractors out clearing parking lots and neighbourhood driveways, Prince George RCMP are advising owners of “bobcats” or “skidsteers” ( similar to photo at right) to make sure the machines are safely locked up in a warehouse or shed at the end of the day.

Last year 10 of these machines were stolen and there were several attempted thefts.

This morning, two males were arrested in Prince George, trying to steal one of these machines from a residence in the 15^th and Ahbau area. One male is a young offender, the other is 18 and well known to police.

The machines are easily transported with a ¾ ton or 1 ton pick up. If mounted on a trailer, they are very tempting to thieves. A new machine carries a price tag of $45 thousand dollars, and with a trailer, that can easily add another $8-$10 grand.

Police say the best policy is to make sure the machines are safe and secure out of sight, as thieves will drive through a locked compound with a stolen truck in order to steal the machines.

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Posted on Friday, January 07, 2011 03:32 PM in News by 250 News

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Comments

Posted by: inga1 on January 7 2011 11:36 PM

IF U OWN A NICE RIG LIKE THAT BUY A GUN ONCE U SHOOT ONE THEY NO NOT TO MESS WITH U ALL U HAVE TO SHOOT IS ONE EASY THEN U DONT EVEN HAVE TO LOCK IT UP PERFECT

Posted by: Steve Cooley on January 8 2011 9:18 AM

Hatfield or McCoy?

Posted by: littleguy on January 8 2011 2:05 PM

snow blowers are target of thefts also...i used mine in late nov or early december and stashed it in carport near my woodpile under a tarp and just this week when the snow came i discovered it missing.. cops asked me when it was stolen and i cant say for sure... anyone got snowblower for sale?

Posted by: bitter on January 9 2011 2:19 PM

We have needles on wheels and thieves on wheels . All these thieves and low lives seem to well known to the Police, my question is are they from Prince George?? if not where are they from and why are they here??