Fruitport Township Police Department is investigating a reported larceny of a 16' utility trailer from the area of the 3100 block of Pinewood Lane. The trailer is further described as having short metal sides and folding ramp on the back. The trailer was stolen sometime between May 25 and May 30, 2012.
If you have information to report that could help lead to an arrest in this crime/crime activity, please contact police.
Fruitport Township Police: (231) 865-8477
Silent Observer: (231) 72-CRIME
Police have investigated a number of these types of offenses in the past. Owners of trailers are encouraged to take proactive steps to reduce the opportunity for someone to steal a trailer - such as:
* Use a hitch and / or wheel lock.
* Chain / lock the trailer to an immovable object.
Police also encourage the following in order to help police identify / recover stolen trailers:
* Have a photograph of your trailer.
* Clearly mark your trailer so it can be easily identified.
* Consider marking the trailer in both obvious and discreet locations.
* Have identifying information about your trailer readily available.
