Crimestoppers Crime of the Week is Bartley break-in

BARTLEY, Nebraska -- This week's crime of the week is a burglary report on file with the Red Willow County Sheriff's Office.

During the evening hours of Friday March 15 and morning hours of March 17th, 2013, someone broke and entered the Ag Valley Coop in Bartley Nebraska. Taken from the business was an undisclosed amount of money.

If you have any information about these or any crime, call the McCook Area Crime Stoppers at area code 308-345-5440 or send us a Cyber-Tip! If your information leads to the arrest of a suspect, you will be eligible for a cash reward of up to $1000. You can remain anonymous. Citizens are encouraged to be aware of what is going on in their neighborhoods and to become involved by reporting suspicious activities. Let's work together to keep our community safe.

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Each year, farmers fall victim to theft of equipment, fuel, tools and other supplies used on and around the farm.

This happens, in part, because many of the "Tools of our trade" are used seasonally and when they are unlawfully removed, they go unnoticed for weeks or months before being reported to law enforcement.

Crime Stoppers would like to remind our rural residents to keep a watchful eye out for unusual activity in their area. If someone or something seems out of place, take a moment to check it out or notify local law enforcement with what you noticed.

The information you provide may be more valuable than you think. Citizens are encouraged to report suspicious activity.