Introduction
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THEFT DETERRENT PRACTICES
General
The owner/operator should take the following precautions to discourage theft,
to aid in the recovery in the event that the machine is stolen, or to reduce
vandalism.
Actions to Discourage Theft and Vandalism
Remove all keys any time the machine is left unattended.
At night lock all doors and attach, secure or lock all anti-vandalism and
anti-theft devices on the machine.
Immobilize the machine by removing a critical electrical or starting system
device.
Upon receipt of a machine, record the machine serial number and the serial
numbers of all major components and attachments. Keep this list up to date
and filed in a safe location for fast retrieval.
Place a decal or notice on the machine that all serial numbers are recorded.
Discourage the thief! Inspect the gates and fences of the machinery
storage yard or construction site. Keep machines in well-lit areas and ask the
local law enforcement authorities to make frequent checks around the storage
yard or work site.
Establish liaison with neighbours and ask them to watch equipment left at job
sites and to report any suspicious activities to the local law enforcement
authorities.
Make frequent inventories of machines to promptly detect losses or
vandalism.
Actions to Aid in Recovery of Stolen Machines
In the event of theft, immediately notify the law enforcement authorities having
jurisdiction. Provide the investigating officer with name, type of equipment,
chassis and serial numbers of major attachments and components. It is
helpful to show the investigating officer an operations manual, photographs,
and advertising, to familiarize him with the appearance of the machine.
Report the theft to the insurance company. Provide the model and all serial
numbers.
Report the model and serial numbers of the stolen machine to a dealer
handling the respective line of equipment. Request that the dealer forward this
same information to the equipment manufacturer.
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