How to Protect Against Stolen Engine Parts

Stolen engine parts are a big problem for recycling and salvage yards. Theft is responsible for the loss of thousands of dollars annually. Theft prevention for these businesses is expensive, but not as expensive as the theft itself. And, it's a tax write-off for these businesses. For individuals, it's simply a matter of keeping things locked up.

Protecting a Business Against Stolen Engine Parts

• Fencing, Gates and Locks- Tall chain-link fences are a necessity for protecting against stolen engine parts for salvage and recycling yards. Though they are not entry-proof because links can be cut through with heavy-duty cutters, they are a deterrent because they cost valuable time during an unauthorized entry to the property. This alone will deter many thefts due to the risk of getting caught getting in and out.


• Cameras - Placed in strategic locations, such as areas where entry is easy and out of view, cameras are a valuable deterrent if kept in view of possible thieves. Even if they are not kept in view, in the event of a break in, they provide the possibility of documenting the crime and assailing the criminal.


• Motion Sensing Lights - These only act as a deterrent to potential thieves because they won't stop or document a crime. These are meant to give a message that the area is being observed, and the potential thief does not know if they have tripped a camera sensor at the same time.


• Silent Alarms - As implied, a potential theft will have no idea they have just set off an alarm, but police are notified if the alarm is tripped. Police are then dispatched to check the scene for unwanted activity.