Authorities recover $1.3 million worth of data center supplies and equipment in a truck stop near Chicago. Equipment like this is a prime target for theft rings given its high value, but it's also likely difficult to sell given its specialized nature.
  • pelespirit@sh.itjust.works
    181·
    3 days ago

    I’m just making up stories here, but thieves don’t usually make the same huge mistake twice. These aren’t tweakers, lol. We know these tech companies are evil, sooooooo:

    There are probably more incidents of theft that have been reported to the police but not publicly known. And although the value of the stolen goods could be staggering for the average person, companies and freighters often have insurance coverage, so they don’t have to worry about paying out of pocket for the entire loss.

    • vorpuni@tarte.nuage-libre.frFrançais
      221·
      3 days ago

      Until the insurers realise that your shipments of RAM are so expensive you need an armoured truck and police escort. The police escort will be paid with your tax money.

      • Smaile@lemmy.ca
        71·
        3 days ago

        Meh, if they want to waste money on glorified ‘special op’ rentacops that’s there prerogative. I doubt it will stop the thefts tho. Ambushers don’t care when they hold all the cards while your stuck in an armored car (tomb)