Thieves Steal PlusAI and Nvidia-Branded Trailers in California
Two trailers branded with PlusAI and Nvidia logos were stolen from a PlusAI warehouse in California, containing 20,000 pounds of sand each. They were recovered with the sand intact.
Two trailers branded with PlusAI and Nvidia logos were stolen from outside a PlusAI warehouse in California, according to Wired. The trailers each contained about 20,000 pounds of sand, used as simulated loads for research and development testing.
The trailers were later recovered with all 40,000 pounds of sand intact. PlusAI's truck cabs, which were parked inside the warehouse, were not taken. The trailers had been secured with hand locks that were broken.
The case is under investigation and no arrests have been made.
The incident comes amid rising theft targeting high-value computer equipment such as chips and data center electronics. Thieves have also targeted Tesla batteries and bitcoin mining machines this year.
According to Verisk CargoNet, metals and enterprise-grade computer and networking equipment are among the most common cargo theft targets recently.
Quick answers
What was stolen from the PlusAI warehouse?
Two trailers branded with PlusAI and Nvidia logos were stolen from outside a PlusAI warehouse in California. Each contained about 20,000 pounds of sand.
Were the trailers recovered?
Yes, the trailers were recovered with 40,000 pounds of sand intact.
Have there been any arrests?
No, the case is under investigation and no arrests have been made.