Robertson County, TN (October 29th, 2019) During this time of year, law enforcement usually sees an increase in the number of utility type trailers and car haulers stolen. The Robertson County Sheriff’s Office would like to make the public aware of a few tips that could help prevent and deter future trailer thefts.
- Write down the serial/VIN to the trailer and keep it in a secure location along with numerous photographs from all angles.
- If a serial number/VIN does not exist, make your own. Use numbers easily remembered and personal to you. Place these numbers in hidden areas on the trailer.
- Lock the trailer with a quality coupler type lock. These locks are difficult to remove by thieves and plug the trailer coupler so it cannot be placed on a ball hitch.
- Lock the trailer through the frame to a tree or other stationary object. If one is not available, you can run a cable or chain through both wheels locking them together.
- Store the trailer out of sight of the road. These types of thieves are very much opportunistic, and will choose the easiest target. Make your home a difficult target.
- Utilize SmartWater to mark your trailer and other equipment (Please contact the Robertson County Sheriff’s Office for further details.)
- Get to know your neighbors, and report suspicious activity immediately to Law Enforcement.