Cargo thieves are now stealing millions in data center hardware, not just GPUs and consoles

Liam Brooks — Thu, 02 Jul 2026 07:13:08 +0000

Cargo Thieves Steal Millions in Data Center Hardware Law enforcement officials have made a significant recovery in Illinois, seizing trailers filled with highly valuable data center equipment worth an estimated $1.3 million. The haul was discovered at a truck yard in the Chicago metro area, highlighting the escalating threat of organized cargo theft targeting the […]

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Cargo thieves target AI data center supplies in $1.3 million heists — $300,000 worth of copper wire and $1 million worth of equipment recovered outside Chicago

Ava Taylor — Tue, 30 Jun 2026 13:14:20 +0000

The relentless global boom in data center construction is fueling an unexpected criminal enterprise: the theft of high-value hardware and specialized components. As millions of dollars’ worth of servers, intricate cabling, and essential components are constantly moving across the country, cargo thieves and hijackers have begun targeting this massive supply chain, recognizing that data center […]

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Cargo thieves are now stealing millions in data center hardware, not just GPUs and consoles

Cargo thieves target AI data center supplies in $1.3 million heists — $300,000 worth of copper wire and $1 million worth of equipment recovered outside Chicago