60ton crane stolen from south Columbus construction site
Mar 31, 2025
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- A 60-ton crane worth more than $500,000 was stolen Monday morning from a construction site in south Columbus, according to the Franklin County Sheriff's Office.
The 2019 Kenworth Long Boom National Crane was stolen at about 8 a.m. from the area of Parsons Avenue near the
Eldorado Casinos at Scioto Downs, authorities said.
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"Detectives believe the person(s) responsible for the theft would have considerable experience and specialized knowledge of how to operate such equipment," deputies wrote in a Facebook post. "Given its size and value, the 60-ton crane would be difficult to conceal and should be easily recognizable."
Anyone with information is asked to call 614-525-3351. ...read more read less