02/21/2026
STOLEN
‼️ MACHINE HAS BEEN RECOVERED ‼️
There’s still good people in this world…
A few weeks back, an individual reached out to me personally on Facebook messenger, with the location of our TL6R. We (and law enforcement) put so much heat on the individual(s) that stole our machine, that they decided to leave it at a storage lot and tap out. Even though she’s got some electrical damage, we are bringing her back home and putting her back to work (once repaired back to factory spec).
A HUGE thank you to all involved who played a part in the machine recovery.
To the individuals that thought they could steal from us and get away with it, I’ll pray for you.
We’re gonna have a custom Gold Ridge Rentals hat made to match the jumpsuit that I hope you are soon to wear… it’s the least that we can do. 😘
We’ve obtained a picture of an individual involved. I’ll leave it in the comments…
‼️ ATTENTION - STOLEN‼️
S/N - 406006006
It is very unfortunate for us to announce our biggest fear in the rental business, has come true. Our 2024 Takeuchi TL6R has been stolen. The machine was rented with valid documents that met the requirements in place to meet the prerequisites of our rental process.
Our machine was fully rigged with GPS and Telematics that allowed us to track it to a South Carolina mall parking lot, where we assume the thieves began their process of stripping the GPS hardware components out of the machine.
Upon further investigation, we have learned that the legal documents that were used for this transaction belong to a North Carolina resident who passed away in 2023. This morning, we received notification that these theives attempted to use the same documents at an equipment dealership in Fountain Inn, South Carolina.
As a new business owner, this saddens me. As a man, I believe that a thief is one of the lowest traits of character a human being can possess. As much as I want to be angry, bitter and plan to retaliate, I won’t.
I will use this situation as a learning experience and place it into the hands of the law and our insurance providers.
Thanks for adding fuel to our fire to grow, build and provide an equipment rental experience to our customers and communities that surround.
Gold Ridge Rentals will get through this and come back with even more determination and grit.
For anyone in the Equipment Rental industry in and around NC/SC, keep your head on a swivel, message me for any details and/or information related to the suspects involved.
Take care and have a wonderful week!
-Aaron
