Thieves stole nine skid steer loaders from a Brampton company this week,
prompting Peel police to advise those in the industry to use caution when
buying construction equipment.
The brand new loaders are valued between $360,000 and $450,000, according
to police. They were taken from a business on Clark Boulevard some time
overnight Monday. Employees discovered the theft when they arrived for work
Tuesday morning.
The stolen machines are Orange Case 400 series models. Police are reminding
those in the construction business that being in possession of the machines
is a crime, so anyone purchasing construction equipment should do so from a
reputable source.
Anyone with information is asked to call the Commercial Auto Crime Bureau
at 905-453-3311, ext. 3313, or Peel Crime Stoppers anonymously at
1-800-222-TIPS (8477).