Over $100M of AI data center freight stolen since June

Thieves have reportedly stolen more than $100 million worth of AI data center equipment and components since June 2026, according to NBC News. In two incidents, security escorts were rammed to stop trucks carrying $13 million and $10 million in server gear, which were later found empty.

• Two heists involved ramming escorts to seize $13M and $10M loads
• Verisk CargoNet says single shipments reached $30M+ in value
• Stolen goods include server racks, copper, fiber, RAM and drives
• FBI warned in April about cyber-enabled strategic cargo theft