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Ohio Launches Online Registry to Cut Scrap Metal Thefts

Ohio has created an online registry to try to cut down on scrap metal thefts. The online registry of scrap metal and bulk merchandise dealers is part of Ohio’s Homeland Security Website. It’s designed to crack down on scrap theft …

UK’s ABI Warns Metal Theft Crime Wave Costs Insurers over $1.6 Million a Week

“The victims of the UK’s metal theft crime wave are now being paid out over £1 million [$1.58 million] every week by insurers,” according to the Association of British Insurers. Thieves are making off with everything from “train cables to …

Cargo Theft Reporting Improves, Says Insurers’ CargoNet

Reporting of cargo theft in the United states has improved thanks to data sharing by insurers, the transportation industry and law enforcement, according to an insurance industry tracking service. CargoNet, which was formed by Verisk Analytics and the National Insurance …