Caterpillar 420E Backhoe Wasn't Stolen After All. It Was Leased

UPDATE FROM THE TROOPERS  

SEPTEMBER 27TH, 2025 

UPDATE 09/27: Further follow up revealed the backhoe was not stolen. The backhoe was leased through NC Machinery, and they are currently in possession of it. Asset management retrieved the backhoe and returned it to NC Machinery.

This is what a 420E Backhoe looks like. 
(From a construction equipment sales site on the web). 

Troopers Previously Said Backhoe Was Reported Stolen 

Location: Glennallen

Type: Theft

Dispatch Text:

On 09/22/2025 at approximately 0949 hours Troopers took the report of a stolen Caterpillar 420E backhoe from a residence near mile marker 82 of the Richardson Highway. The theft occurred between the summer of 2024 and 09/22/2025. This case is active.

Posted on 9/22/2025 4:09:19 PM by DPS\hrchurness