Indiana State Police troopers are seeking tips in the case of the theft of a large tractor and farm implements from southwest Decatur County.
State Police received a report of the theft on Tuesday, said Sgt. Stephen Wheeles, Indiana State Police spokesman. The stolen items were recovered but the investigators are asking for the public’s help in locating the people responsible for the theft.
Troopers were called to the location of County Road 600S and County Road 1000W in Decatur County at 9 a.m. Tuesday after a Case 435 Quadtrac tractor was stolen from a field in that area that morning. The tractor was connected to two farm implements at the time of the theft and those implements were also stolen, Wheeles said.
On Wednesday, after receiving a tip from the public, troopers located the tractor on County Road 420W near Downeyville in rural Decatur County. The two farm implements were located on Thursday near Zenas in rural Jennings County with the assistance of an Indiana State Police helicopter.
Due to the size of the tractor, investigators believe the suspect may have had prior experience in operating similar equipment.
Anyone with information about the theft is urged to call Master Trooper Rob Ewing, Indiana State Police-Versailles Post at (812) 689-5000.
