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The information below was posted to the Lincoln Police Facebook page on September 10. The Ford F250 is a huge truck and it is unlikely there are Lincoln Hills residents who own this vehicle but it’s possible there are other truck tailgates that are vulnerable.
Lincoln Police Department
September 10 at 1:26 PM ·
Over this past weekend three Lincoln Crossing area residents reported that the tailgate was stolen from their white Ford F-250 truck. A neighboring police department also reported one (same color, make and model). Newer tailgates that have foldout steps and/or backup cameras can cost several thousand dollars to replace, which increases the demand on the black market.
There are a few steps you can take to help secure your tailgate.
• Secure the lock if equipped with one
• Park in a well-lit area
• Back the truck up to another vehicle or your garage door
• Consider a special lock or other device
While not endorsing any specific product, an internet search for “preventing tailgate theft” will point you toward a few options that will help deter these thefts.
City of Lincoln, Local Government