PLANT MACHINERY THEFT
A high value theft occurred on 27 Jan 2025 from a business premises in Lesmahagow. The item stolen was:
NEW 1001 1 TON HI-TIP DUMPER
WACKER NEUSON 1001 DUMPER,
FOLDING ROPS, FLASHING BEACON,
REVERSE ALARM, ROAD LIGHTING
KIT, HI TIP SKIP
Year of Manufacture 2023
Serial Number WNCD0104CPAL0250
Cost- £17,500
In addition, small construction tools were taken during this incident. All of these items are in high demand, and criminal group will exploit this for financial gain wherever there is opportunity.
Users are reminded to secure all items of unattended equipment. Fit trackers or identification markers to vehicles and forensically mark power tools / smaller items with products such as SelectaMarkDNA. Re assess your security procedures, remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity to Police Scotland through the 101 phone system.
