07/01/2021
With capacity constraints and high demand for goods, there is a lot of noise and confusion with freight moving, especially starting today through the 7th - historically.
July 1st - 7th in 2020, thieves capitalized with their average loot, per event, exceeding $145K.
Noteworthy thefts from previous July 4th holidays
$2M of perfume from Hillsborough Township, New Jersey
$444K in power cables from Long Beach, California
$439K in medical supplies from Davenport, Florida
$352K of computer electronics from San Francisco, CA
$328K of toys from Trevor, Wisconsin
*source: CargoNet
Parking lots are where most thefts take place.
Household goods, food & beverage, and electronics are the most frequently stolen commodities.
Take extra care this holiday weekend with your assets. We can provide wired-in or wireless solutions to keep all parties interested promptly informed of any exceptions!