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GCSD asks for tips on first responder equipment stolen from fire department

The Greene County Sheriff’s Department is asking for information from the public about a burglary that occurred earlier this month at the Hendricksville Community Center in eastern Greene County. A Bobcat on a trailer that belonged to the Eastern Volunteer Fire Department was stolen and GCSD has been investigating.

All photos of the stolen Bobcat and trailer are courtesy of Greene County Sheriff’s Department

All photos of the stolen Bobcat and trailer are courtesy of Greene County Sheriff’s Department

Greene County Sheriff’s Detective David Elmore said when Eastern Fire Chief Brandon Eads arrived at the Hendricksville fire station on Tuesday, December 8, he saw the fire department’s Bobcat was missing along with a trailer and other equipment.

Det. Elmore reported the burglary occurred sometime between Thursday, December 3, and Tuesday, December 8.

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Stolen items included a 2019 3400 side-by-side Bobcat, a Diamond C 12 x 77 trailer, and approximately $8,415 worth of first responder equipment.

According to Det. Elmore, the total value of all items stolen amounts to $27,700.

Anyone with information about this incident or the whereabouts of any of these items should call GCSD Dispatch at 812-384-4411 or contact any law enforcement agency.

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As always, anonymous tips can be called in to Greene County CrimeStoppers at 812-847-5463 or 812-TIP-LINE. Local CrimeStoppers also has a toll-free number, 866-446-4672, so any Greene County resident can call at no cost.