Construction Theft: A Guide to Reporting Theft

The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department, under the leadership of Sheriff Kevin McMahill, has relaunched the Construction Industry Task Force—a collaborative effort to eliminate theft and crime from construction sites. This initiative was established following a June 22, 2023, meeting between SNHBA, the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department, the City of Henderson Police Department, and the North Las Vegas Police Department.

The Task Force has created a direct line of communication  between builders and law enforcement to help streamline the process of reporting theft and improve response times.

Report The Theft!

Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department

How to Report

  1. Call in the incident to 311 OR file a report online.
    • If filing online, be sure to follow the LVMPD Online Reporting Guide for step-by-step
      instructions.
  2. If 311 was called, an officer will be dispatched to take the report.
  3. Once filed, the report is forwarded to Sergeant Ted Weirauch and then passed on to a detective.
  4. If the case is approved, investigation will begin.

Who to contact after filing a report

For cases related to construction theft, please contact Detective Jeannette Salas at [email protected].

North Las Vegas Police Department

How to Report

  1. Call 311 to report the incident.
    • Note: NLVPD does not accept online reports for construction theft.
  2. Officer will be dispatched to create a report.
  3. The report will be reviewed by a sergeant.
  4. An investigation will begin if appropriate.
    • Important: Not all cases are assigned to a detective. Cases with investigative leads (such as
      clear video/photos, license plates, or identifiable suspects) are prioritized. Be sure to include
      all relevant details in your report.

Who to contact after filing a report

Once the case is reviewed by a sergeant and assigned, the detective will reach out to the builder’s point of
contact and provide their information directly.

Henderson Police Department

How to Report

Please refer to the City of Henderson Police Department’s Theft Reporting Flyer, which outlines:

  • When to file an online report
  • When to call 311 to file a report with an officer
  • General tips and instructions for reporting construction site theft

Who to contact after filing a report

HPD assigns cases to detectives based on review by a sergeant. Once assigned, the detective will contact
the builder’s representative and share their direct contact information.

What Can Builders Do to Prevent Theft?

  1. Track and record serial numbers for appliances and equipment per site address.
    • This helps law enforcement trace and recover stolen property.
  2. Install GPS trackers in appliances, heavy equipment, and other high-value items.
  3. Color-coat tools to clearly identify ownership.
  4. Communicate with fellow builders to share information about repeat offenders or suspicious
    activity.
  5. Install security cameras and surveillance systems on active job sites.

Questions

Please email Melany Quintero at [email protected] with any questions, comments or concerns.

Please remember to
REPORT THE THEFT!