How Did New York Thieves Pull Off this Epic Heist?

I'm not even mad... I'm impressed. The New York State Police (NYSP) are asking for the public's help to solve one of the most brazen and impressive thefts in recent memory.

In what can only be described as a crime reminiscent of a small-town Ocean's Eleven crew, a town in upstate New York is reeling after thieves pulled off one of the biggest possible vehicle thefts in history. Not biggest in terms of value, necessarily, but in sheer size.

Missing Concrete Pumper Truck in New York State

"State Police are seeking the public’s assistance in locating a stolen vehicle; 2016 Mack, Concrete Pumper Truck from a job site located in the town of Schroon, NY", read the recent post from the NYSP. The post, which was shared over one thousand times, left many people wondering how on earth something that large could be taken.

The "Biggest" Heist in New York State?

"How do you steal something like that and expect to not be caught 😂", said one commenter. "That's serious dude. Must have needed it to pump a wall lol", said another. In a new development, it turns out the pumper truck wasn't the only large work vehicle to be reported stolen this week in New York.

More Work Trucks Stolen in New York

"Have you seen this truck in the last 24-hours? Troopers in Oneonta, NY are looking for this work truck that was taken without permission from Barney and Sons Well Drilling", the NYSP reported just five days after the concrete pumper truck was reported missing. Many New Yorkers believed they saw a pattern emerging.

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"There's been some big trucks stolen lately, how the heck are they not being noticed?", asked a commenter. "Thinking the same thing. Wonder what’s going on…", came a reply from another curious New Yorker.

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Anyone with information on either work truck is asked to contact the NYSP directly. The truck thefts join the current nationwide issue of Hyundai and Kia passenger vehicles experiencing a spike in break-ins. New York owners can take extra safety measures to protect their cars here.