Madera County Deputies Searching for Stolen $300K Caterpillar Grader

By Anthony W. Haddad

Published 3 weeks ago on

July 28, 2025

Authorities in Madera County are searching for a stolen Caterpillar motor grader (similar to the one pictured) worth $300,000 that was taken from a work site late Sunday, July 27, 2025, night. (Madera County SO)

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Authorities are searching for a stolen piece of heavy equipment valued at $300,000 that was taken from a work site near Road 16 and Avenue 14 around midnight Sunday, the Madera County Sheriff’s Office said.

The stolen item is a Caterpillar motor grader marked with a “D55” logo. It was last seen near Road 19 and Avenue 13, deputies said.

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Anyone who sees the equipment is urged to contact Madera County Sheriff’s Dispatch at (559) 675-7770.

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Anthony W. Haddad, who graduated from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo with his undergraduate degree and attended Fresno State for a MBA, is the Swiss Army knife of GV Wire. He writes stories, manages social media, and represents the organization on the ground.