Forestry equipment was stolen earlier in June. Courtesy photo
Two white box trailers contained equipment valued at over $180,000 were stolen earlier in June. Courtesy photo
NMSP News:
SANTA FE — The New Mexico State Police is seeking the public’s help with locating stolen equipment critical to wildfire response operations.
Between 8 p.m., June 7, 2025, and 4 p.m., June 8, 2025, a black Chevrolet Tahoe bearing New Mexico license plate #CBXP28 accessed the New Mexico Forestry Department depot, located at 1085 Richards Ave, Santa Fe, NM, on three separate occasions.
During these entries, the suspect vehicle was involved in the theft of the following items:
- Two white utility box trailers
- A red Kubota tractor
- A black open utility trailer
The two white box trailers contained equipment valued at over $180,000. As a result, this theft has severely impacted the New Mexico Forestry Department’s ability to respond to wildfires in the region.
If you have any information regarding the suspect vehicle, the stolen items, or the individuals involved, please contact Agent Edward Quintana at 505.425.6771.
A black Chevrolet Tahoe bearing New Mexico license plate #CBXP28 accessed the New Mexico Forestry Department depot on three separate occasions. Courtesy photo
A red Kubota tractor was among the items stolen. Courtesy photo
A black open utility trailer was stolen earlier in June. Courtesy photo
Side view of one of the two white box trailers. Courtesy photo