Tree Wizard
ArboristSite Operative
We got this email the other day from TCIA.
Dear TCIA Member,
It appears that hurricanes Katrina and Rita may be the driving force behind higher levels of theft in areas far removed from the storms.
We urge you to take prompt action that will discourage or prevent theft of chain saws and other equipment, and that will hasten the recovery and return of stolen equipment.
TCIA recently fielded a call from a police department in the northeast that was investigating the theft of a large number of chain saws from a local tree care company. Both the company and the police suspect that with the recent hurricanes, thieves saw a unique opportunity to sell stolen saws on the “black market” at unusually high prices.
Considering this potential threat, it pays to be extra vigilant with your saws and any other equipment that might be stolen and re-sold relatively easily.
First, take reasonable measures to prevent theft. Make sure saws are not left unattended on work sites and lock them up securely when they are not in use.
To assist in police efforts to catch criminals engaged in this activity, you should record the serial numbers of your saws. If you feel that the serial numbers could be tampered with or removed on the particular saws that you own, you should seek another means to place tamper-proof, positive ID on your saws and other equipment.
We encourage you to send suggestions to TCIA that might help fellow members.
Dear TCIA Member,
It appears that hurricanes Katrina and Rita may be the driving force behind higher levels of theft in areas far removed from the storms.
We urge you to take prompt action that will discourage or prevent theft of chain saws and other equipment, and that will hasten the recovery and return of stolen equipment.
TCIA recently fielded a call from a police department in the northeast that was investigating the theft of a large number of chain saws from a local tree care company. Both the company and the police suspect that with the recent hurricanes, thieves saw a unique opportunity to sell stolen saws on the “black market” at unusually high prices.
Considering this potential threat, it pays to be extra vigilant with your saws and any other equipment that might be stolen and re-sold relatively easily.
First, take reasonable measures to prevent theft. Make sure saws are not left unattended on work sites and lock them up securely when they are not in use.
To assist in police efforts to catch criminals engaged in this activity, you should record the serial numbers of your saws. If you feel that the serial numbers could be tampered with or removed on the particular saws that you own, you should seek another means to place tamper-proof, positive ID on your saws and other equipment.
We encourage you to send suggestions to TCIA that might help fellow members.
