Rash of snow plow thefts hit NW Indiana

SCHERERVILLE, Ind. (WLS) -- There has been a recent rash of snow plow thefts in northwest Indiana.

One of the victims is Joe Ladd of RAL Landscaping in Schererville, who said his truck was stolen. By the time it was located, the plow and lights were removed.

According to Ladd, police said there have been at least 20 such robberies in Lake and Porter Counties.

Ladd has some ideas where the plows may be found.

"There's tons on Craigslist, there's tons on eBay, and people don't think to check them to see if they're stolen," he said. "They don't check the serial number. They don't check to see if it's scratched off."

Mike White works for a Schererville funeral home. A plow and truck used to clear the parking lot were recently stolen. He thinks several people are involved in the thefts.