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Over the past few months, the Grants Pass Department of Public Safety has seen an increase in the theft of tools. Since May 1, we have had 20 such incidents. The value of tools taken in each case varies from $500 to $4,000. The most common locations for these thefts are job sites, unsecured tool sheds, and pickup truck beds. It is unknown at this time if these incidents are related.
We would like to remind citizens to never leave tools unattended, and to ensure areas where tools are kept are secure. It is also a good idea to store pictures and serial numbers of tools and other high-value items.