Wednesday, in broad daylight, a newer white pick-up truck, make and model unknown, was seen backed up to a garage off of Pipe Creek on Warren Hill Road. One noticeable feature on the truck was a black “Tilt” bed liner.

It was later discovered that the thieves broke down the garage door and made off with a Blue New Holland Lawn Tractor valued at roughly $25,000.

These types of thefts have become a major problem in that part of the county, Thompson said.

If you have any information please contact our anonymous Crimefighters Tipline at 1-800-223-0312 or Belmont County Sheriff’s Department.