Crittenden County Sheriff's Department is investigating a series of burglaries in the area, mostly involving scrap metal. Sheriff Wayne Agent said his department receives calls almost daily regarding metal thefts.
"They're stealing the metal roofs off buildings," he said.
Last week, someone made off with the hydraulic system from a John Deere tractor parked in a field off Ky. 506. The tractor belonged to Randy Poindexter, who was in the hospital undergoing surgery for a brain tumor.
"It's just very upsetting that someone would do this, especially at this time," said his daughter Randa Berry.
The tractor system was worth more than $1,000. It was taken sometime between Monday and Friday of last week off the David Crider farm where the equipment was setting, ready to cut hay.
Sheriff Agent said his department is investigating that theft along with about 15 others over the past month.
"They're doing it day and night," the sheriff said.
He urges residents to be vigilant and help watch over the neighborhood.
