Columbus has seen its fair share of car thefts, but someone just took things to a whole new level, literally.
A 60-ton crane, worth more than half a million dollars, was stolen from a construction site on Parsons Avenue near Scioto Downs, and authorities are (understandably) baffled.
We’re not talking about a compact sedan here.
This is a massive piece of machinery, the kind that requires serious skills to operate and even more creativity to hide. Detectives with the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office believe the thief (or thieves) must have had extensive experience with heavy equipment because let’s be real—this isn’t a “hop in and go” kind of situation.
The 2019 Kenworth Long Boom National Crane was last seen on Monday morning, and now, officials are hoping the public can help track it down. Given its sheer size, it’s not exactly something you can stash in a garage or throw a tarp over in the backyard.
If you happen to see a crane cruising down I-70 looking suspiciously out of place, authorities would love to hear from you.
Anyone with information is asked to call the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office at 614-525-3351. Anonymous tips are welcome—though if you are the person who stole a 60-ton crane, good luck explaining that one.
Photos courtesy of Franklin County Sheriff’s Office (Facebook).
