Deputies Investigating Rash of Small Trailer Thefts in Dacusville Area
Four utility trailers and a riding lawnmower were taken between April 14 and April 22.
Pickens County Sheriff's deputies are hoping the public can help them find the person or persons responsible for a rash of small utility trailer thefts in the Dacusville area.
At least five incidents have been reported to deputies. According to the incident reports, some of these items were not locked at the time of the theft. Deputies said these items should be secured and if possible, parked in locations where they are not visible.
The first incident was reported on April 14. A resident of 647 Shoals Creek Road, Easley, reported a Husky riding lawnmower was stolen out of his garage between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. The resident said that he had left the door open to the garage and was inside his home at the time of the theft. The mower is valued at $1,000.
On April 16, Chuck's Mulch at 1846 Pumpkintown Highway, Pickens, reported a utiliity trailer was stolen from the business after 1 p.m. on April 14. The trailer is valued at $1,500.
As a resident of 701 McConnell Road, Marietta, was leaving for work on April 18, she noticed a utility trailer that had been chained to a building next to the home was missing. The trailer is valued at $500.
A utility trailer was reported stolen from the front yard of a home at 247 Meadow Brook Lane, Pickens, on April 19. The trailer was taken during the night and is valued at $300.
The last incident occurred on April 22. According to the report, a resident of 100 Ripplelake Drive, Easley, reported that between April 22 and April 26 someone had removed a utility trailer worth $850 from his property. The owner said a combination lock had been used to secure the latching mechanism on the trailer.
Detectives ask that if anyone has information regarding the thefts to call CID at 898-5529.
SMRTNUP
4:05 pm on Tuesday, May 1, 2012
You can surely bet that these crooks aren't stealing these items to WORK with ! . . They steal them to SELL !!! . . . Suggestion: Permanently identify your stuff with an engraver or a marking chisel with a unique symbol on it so as to be able to identify YOUR item if it's ever found. . . Also, . . If somebody advertises or approaches you with this sort of equipment, . . or any other, . . get them to prove they own it fair and square before you buy it. . . If you do buy such an item and it's later discovered to be stolen and is confiscated by law enforcement for evidence and return to it's rightful owner, . . you will LOSE the equipment AND all your hard-earned money ! . . . Plus, . . You just might be charged with Possession of Stolen Property ! . . . Which would cost you even more money in possible fines, etc. . . Stay alert, . . Trust your instincts and Verify and Identify !!! . . . Be safe rather than sorry ! . . . Also, . . If you've had something stolen it's a good investment of your time to check around at the nearest Pawn Shops to see if any of your stuff has turned up there . . . Just a few little common sense actions might keep you from being a VICTIM. . . Just my humble opinions, . . hope they help !
SMRTNUP
4:12 pm on Tuesday, May 1, 2012
And, . . Anything you buy or sell you should make up a "Bill of Sale" stating the name, address and phone # of the buyer or seller and have them sign it along with yourself. . . This way you've got a permanent record of the transaction if anything bogus pops up later, . . You're covered ! . . If somebody is reluctant to sign a Bill of Sale you have to consider that something's fishy and negate the deal right then!
SMRTNUP
4:15 pm on Tuesday, May 1, 2012
Getting something CHEAP is not worth possibly going to jail for !