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$500,000 in equipment stolen from Waterloo Region construction sites in August: police

More than $500,000 in equipment was reported missing at construction sites throughout the region in August, according to Waterloo Regional Police. Pixabay file

More than $500,000 in equipment was reported missing at construction sites throughout the region in August, according to Waterloo Regional Police.

They say multiple reports were received about electronics – including GPS and computer-related hardware – being taken from heavy equipment located at the construction sites.

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Police say the thefts occurred at sites in Kitchener, Cambridge and North Dumfries.

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They are also issuing a reminder to construction workers to make sure they keep heavy equipment such as bulldozers and excavators locked and secured when they leave for the day.

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Police are also suggesting construction companies make sure they have security measures, including lighting and video surveillance, in place at the job sites.

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