Not just Texas. In previous threads I have mentioned that we have property in TN. On the property there was a small cabin and an "RV Pad". The cabin is just a square with two windows and a door. We had a small 23' Jayco that we left there and used from time to time when we were there. We we went over a year without visiting the property. On our recent trip to FL we made the out of the way drive to check on our property. What we discovered is the RV was gone. After a few weeks of dealing with the local sheriff's office, we found out the RV was converted to a meth lab* and was confiscated. We are still trying to determine where it is, how or if we can get it back, why we were never notified, etc. Bottom line--as others have said--do not leave anything there that you may want. Crime is committed by all nationalities whether or not they got here legally or not.03Lightningrocks wrote: This happens all over the place....not just Texas and not just along the border. My ex in-laws had a place in East Texas years ago. The place would get hit once or twice a year. It was locals doing the crime out there. Many vacation spots in that area got hit all the time. We have had deer leases where folks would steal feeders, stands and anything else that was not nailed down. Again, I suspect locals. In most cases it seemed like the illegals would sleep, make some food or something and move on. They might grab a sleeping bag or blankets, but not much else. It is hard to cart off big items when you don't have a vehicle.
The time to be concerned is when spending time out there. I would definitely keep lots of lights on around the perimeter so they know it is occupied.
*Upon our return to TX we found out that TN now has first place in the meth lab count.
IMO, the only way to decontaminate something like this is to set it on fire. Any other method would cost more than the trailer is worth.