Stolen Equipment Recovered in El Dorado County Following Owner’s Alert
California Highway Patrol recovered a stolen backhoe loader and skid steer loader in El Dorado County after the owner spotted their equipment and alerted authorities, leading to the discovery of the second stolen vehicle on the same property.
Sacramento Stockton Modesto, CA, August 19, 2026 —
Authorities in El Dorado County have recovered two pieces of stolen heavy equipment, a backhoe loader and a skid steer loader, following an alert from the owner who spotted the machinery.
The recovery operation was initiated when the owner identified their missing equipment. This sighting prompted the owner to notify the California Highway Patrol (CHP). Upon receiving the report, law enforcement officers were dispatched to investigate.
During the investigation, officers located the stolen backhoe loader. Further investigation at the same property led to the discovery of a second stolen piece of equipment, a skid steer loader. The exact details regarding when the equipment was initially stolen and the specific circumstances leading to its discovery on the property were not immediately available.
The California Highway Patrol has not released the names of individuals involved or any specific details about potential arrests in connection with the thefts. Information regarding the condition of the recovered equipment and any subsequent legal proceedings was also not provided.
The incident highlights the importance of owner vigilance in reporting suspicious activity related to their property. The CHP continues to investigate the case to determine the full extent of the theft and identify any other parties involved.
Story summarized from the original created by Eric Schucht on fox40.com, see more information here.
