Farmer reports vandalism to his combine

A Winneshiek County farmer has reported a case of criminal mischief involving his farm equipment.

Albert Hageman of 1641 County W-14 says someone poured sand around the top of his combine and into some of the combine's fluid reservoirs.  A wireless motion detection camera was also stolen from the farmyard.  However, images taken by the camera were saved and will be checked for possible suspects.

If anyone has had similar incidents, they are being encouraged to contact the Winneshiek County Sheriff's Department at (563) 382-4268.