Authorities are seeking the public’s assistance in investigating the theft of diesel fuel and tools from a mowing tractor in Lyon County.
According to Sheriff Brent White, he responded to the theft complaint on Liberty Road off KY 293 shortly before 7:00 last Monday, September 16. He said the investigation revealed an unidentified person(s) pulled up to a county mowing tractor which was parked off the road and stole 25 gallons of diesel fuel and a tray of tools from an exterior mounted toolbox. He noted the total value of the stolen property is approximately $483.
Sheriff White said the crime is believed to have happened between Friday afternoon, September 13, at 2:00 and Monday morning, September 16, at 6:30.
If anyone has any information about the identity of the suspect in the case, you are asked to contact the Lyon County Sheriff’s Office (270) 388-2311