Tuesday, September 13, 2011

Disaster relief tools stolen in Salem

The Livingston County Sheriff's Department is investigating the theft of several thousand dollars worth of tools and equipment belonging to the Ohio River Baptist Association's Disaster Relief Team. The tools were stolen from the Association's property on Main Street in Salem.

The majority of the tools and equipment were donated to the association, which is instrumental in assisting communities with storm cleanup and rebuilding during times of disaster such as ice storms and recent flooding.

The tools include chain saws, an air compressor, tarps, pruners, tool boxes, a power washer and various other items.

If you have any information regarding this theft, contact the Livingston County Sheriff's Department at 928-2122 or the Kentucky State Police at 1-800-222-5555.