Theft of John Deere Skid Steer Reported in Charlottesville

Police investigating disappearance of $20,000-$60,000 construction equipment from mall area

Feb. 4, 2026 at 9:39pm

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The Albemarle County Police Department is investigating the theft of a 2016 John Deere 333E Skid Steer, a yellow construction vehicle with a gray hood and Christian & Associates decals, that is believed to have been stolen between Monday and last Thursday from the Fashion Square Mall area in Charlottesville, Virginia.

Why it matters

The theft of heavy construction equipment like a skid steer can be a significant financial loss for the owner, and may also pose a public safety risk if the machinery is misused. Thefts of this nature are an ongoing problem that police departments work to address in many communities.

The details

The yellow John Deere 333E Skid Steer, a type of compact loader used in construction and landscaping, is estimated to be worth between $20,000 and $60,000 based on the used equipment market. It is believed the skid steer was taken from the Fashion Square Mall area in Charlottesville sometime between Monday and last Thursday.

  • The theft is believed to have occurred between Monday and last Thursday.

The players

Albemarle County Police Department

The local law enforcement agency investigating the theft of the John Deere skid steer.

Christian & Associates

The company whose decals were on the stolen skid steer.

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The takeaway

The theft of heavy construction equipment like a skid steer can be a significant financial loss, and police are asking the public to come forward with any information that could help locate the stolen vehicle and identify the perpetrator.