(Emmetsburg)—The Palo Alto County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s assistance as it investigates a couple of thefts of gravity wagons.
Deputies say the two wagons were reported stolen from a farm site in western Fern Valley Township of Palo Alto county. Taken was a 725 bushel Parker gravity wagon, light green in color. The other wagon was a 640 bushel Brent gravity wagon, red in color. Both wagons had a front-mounted ladder, rear tail lights and were equipped with brakes.
Authorities say both wagons were 10 years old. They believe the thefts took place over the past two and a half weeks or so. They’re valued at $20,000.
Authorities remind area farmers to secure their equipment as best they can, especially during the upcoming harvest season.
Anyone with information into the incidents should contac the Palo Alto County Sheriff’s Office.
