Thefts trending down; sheriff warns citizens to remain 'vigilant'

Since the beginning of April, the Kimball County Sheriff's Office dispatch has received more than 20 reports of prowlers, suspicious vehicles or suspicious people.

Calls concerning incidents inside city limits were referred to the Kimball Police Department.

Six reporting parties called regarding suspicious people and vehicles, while theft was reported nine times and several callers followed up with additional concerns and information.

According to the call log, guns were stolen from vehicles in three reports. Other missing items include mail, a signed check, tractor fuel, equipment, a bike...