State Police search for suspects after stolen tractor recovered

Indiana State Police are investigating the theft of a large tractor and farm implements from southwest Decatur County. The stolen items were recovered, but the investigators are asking for your help in locating those responsible.

Troopers were called to County Road 600 South and County Road 1000 West in Decatur County at approximately 9 a.m. Tuesday after a Case 435 Quadtrac tractor was stolen from a field that morning. The tractor was connected to two farm implements at the time of the theft and they implements were also stolen.

The following day, Wednesday, Sept. 18, troopers found the tractor on County Road 420 West near Downeyville in rural Decatur County after receiving a tip. The two farm implements were located on Thursday, Sept. 19, near Zenas in rural Jennings County after they were spotted by an Indiana State Police helicopter.

The Indiana State Police continues to investigate the theft and is asking for your help in locating those responsible for the theft. Due to the size of the tractor, investigators believe the suspect may have had prior experience in operating similar equipment.

Anyone with information is urged to call Master Trooper Rob Ewing, Indiana State Police-Versailles Post at (812) 689-5000.