Crime of the Week - Brampton

Investigators from the Commercial Auto Crime Bureau are seeking the public’s assistance in tracking down the whereabouts of a very expensive and unique construction vehicle, stolen from a Brampton parking lot.

Sometime between the afternoon of Saturday August 16th and the morning of Monday August 18th, 2008, a Caterpillar Motor Grader, valued at $165,000.00 was stolen from the lot in the area of Sandalwood Parkway and Torbram Road.

The vehicle is yellow in colour, and has the number 211 marked on the unit, under the “CAT“ logo. It also has “PILEN” decals affixed to both sides of the Grader. The two front tires are fairly bald. Photographs of the Grader are below.

If you know the whereabouts of this Construction Road Grader, report this information anonymously to Crime Stoppers. You are also reminded that if you are in any way involved in the theft and / or resale of this stolen Grader, you could face criminal prosecution.

If you can assist in solving this case or any other crime, Crime Stoppers would like to hear from you.  If police make an arrest as a result of your call, you could become eligible for a cash reward.  Remember with Crime Stoppers/Gun Stoppers you never have to give your name, you never have to testify in court and there is no call display.  Crime Stoppers can be reached 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, by calling toll free 1-800-222-8477, that’s 1-800-222-TIPS, or Via the Web at http://www.peelcrimestoppers.ca and click on “Submit a Tip”.