Theft Reporting



Why Report Thefts to NER?

To increase the chances of recovering stolen heavy equipment, Equipment World encourages our readers to report thefts directly to NER whenever possible. Theft Reporting ensures that your equipment details are checked by an equipment analyst, corrected for serial number accuracy if necessary and then made available to law enforcement across the country, 24-hours a day, through NER database searches.

Losses are also checked against used equipment sales and if your loss qualifies (value and speed of reporting), a regional alerts will be sent to area law enforcement.

Who Reports?

  • Equipment Owners
  • Insurance Companies
  • Police Officers
  • Rental Fleets
  • Crime Prevention Programs

What Gets Reported?

  • Skid Steer Loaders
  • Backhoe Loaders
  • Forklifts
  • Generators / Compressors
  • Tractors …… and more.
NOTE: YOU MUST HAVE A POLICE CASE NUMBER TO REPORT TO NER.


HAVE INFO ABOUT STOLEN EQUIPMENT? Call 866-NER-TIPS

Calling NER’s 24-hour, national ‘Stolen Equipment Tip Line’ at 866- NER-TIPS (866-637-8477) provides an opportunity for anyone with information about a stolen piece of heavy equipment to help combat this growing problem for equipment owners… and in certain cases, to collect a reward for the information provided.



Services for Equipment Dealers and Rental Fleets also available.
FOR MORE INFORMATION: National Equipment Register 212-297-1805




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