Moisture density gauge believed to be
stolen during a stop at Lowes, Plano,
Texas, to pickup parts. The operator claims that the chain or lock was cut. The chain and lock were not left behind. The
gauge is a
Troxler Model 3440, Serial No. 33851 with two sealed sources:
Cs-137, 8 millicuries, Serial No. 750-9505 and
Am-241/Be, 40 millicuries, Serial No. 47-3391. Both sources were last leak tested June 1, 2004. Driver left Lowes and proceeded to a convenience store across the parking lot for a carton of cigarettes. Upon returning to the truck the
gauge was noted as missing. The vehicle was a company truck: white, Ford Ranger, #51, with green logos on both sides.
Media attention: None known. Licensee is contemplating offering a reward for return of the gauge.
The Plano Police Department was notified of this incident.
Texas Incident No.: I-8144.