Thieves hijack AI hardware shipments in California
Cargo thieves in California used aggressive driving tactics to disable security escorts and steal millions of dollars in AI hardware. The stolen goods are highly valuable on the black market due to U.S. export controls that drive prices in China significantly higher than domestic retail rates. These incidents contribute to a broader trend where cargo theft losses in the U.S. and Canada have more than doubled year over year.
- ▪Thieves disabled two private security vehicles using rear-ending and PIT maneuvers to hijack AI hardware shipments in California.
- ▪U.S. and Canadian cargo theft losses increased to $304.6 million in Q2 2026, more than doubling from the previous year.
- ▪Restricted Nvidia servers sell for roughly twice their U.S. retail price in China due to export controls.
- ▪Investigators suspect the truck drivers were complicit in the thefts, utilizing recently changed motor carrier numbers to commit fraud.
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| Publication time | Sun, 13 Sep 2026 15:02:43 +0000 |
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Tech Industry Cargo thieves ram security escorts to hijack AI hardware shipments in California — brazen thieves employ PIT maneuver, rear-ending tactics to secure goods for the black market News By Luke James Published 14 August 2026 Stolen AI hardware can now fetch more than its U.S. retail price overseas. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. (Image credit: Tom's Hardware) Copy link Facebook X Whatsapp Reddit Pinterest Flipboard Email Share this article 12 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter Cargo thieves knocked two private security escort vehicles out of action on California roads in recent months, then made off with millions of dollars in AI data…
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