Police Seek Tips on Plymouth Trailer Theft

Plymouth Police and Sheboygan Countywide Crime Stoppers are asking the public for information on a stolen equipment trailer break-in.

Updated on Nov. 3, 2026 in Property Crime

Empty open utility trailer with a lowered rear gate and an open padlock parked on a quiet tree-lined residential street. — Plymouth police and Sheboygan Countywide Crime Stoppers are seeking tips on an October break-in that took about $4,500 in chainsaws, a concrete saw and a generator. AI Illustration. Upload story photo >

The Plymouth Police Department and Sheboygan Countywide Crime Stoppers are seeking information on a trailer break-in reported in October on the 100 block of South Pleasant View. Four pieces of equipment, including two Stihl chainsaws, a Stihl concrete saw and a Honda generator, were stolen, with total losses of approximately $4,500.

Why it matters

The theft targets tools and equipment that are costly to replace for owners and workers in the area. The case is also part of the Word on the Street Initiative, which aims to help local agencies close open criminal cases across Sheboygan County.

The case remains open and unsolved, with police and Crime Stoppers actively requesting tips from the public. Tipsters can remain anonymous and may be eligible for a reward of up to $1,000.

The players

Sheboygan Countywide Crime Stoppers

A community crime tip program serving Sheboygan County that offers anonymous tips and rewards to help solve open criminal cases.

Plymouth Police Department

The local law enforcement agency responsible for investigating crimes within the city of Plymouth, Wisconsin.

The details

Plymouth police were called to the 100 block of South Pleasant View in October on a report of a trailer break-in and discovered the missing equipment upon arrival. The stolen items were a Stihl 362 chainsaw, a Stihl 290 chainsaw, a Stihl 420 concrete saw and a Honda 2,000 generator.

October 2026: Trailer break-in reported on the 100 block of South Pleasant View in Plymouth.
November 3, 2026: Police and Crime Stoppers publicly requested information on the theft.

Legal Context

This theft is being pursued under the Word on the Street Initiative, a Sheboygan County Crime Stoppers effort to help local agencies solve open criminal cases. The initiative relies on anonymous public tips to close cases that might otherwise remain unresolved.

Residents who own trailers or outdoor power equipment are encouraged to secure their property and report suspicious activity. Anyone with information can call Crime Stoppers at 1-877-283-8436 or submit a tip through the P3 Tips app, and tips remain anonymous.

The takeaway

Stolen work equipment can be costly to replace, so keeping trailers locked and equipment secured reduces the risk of theft. Anonymous tips to Crime Stoppers have helped close open cases in the county.