Reward offered in equipment theft

A recent theft in the Ballard-Urich area has left a victim with an estimated $20,000 loss in construction tools and scrap metal on or around Oct. 10th, and the Bates County Sheriff's Department is offering a reward for information leading to an arrest in the case.

Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the Bates County Sheriff's Department at 660-679-3232 or submit a tip on line here.