Posted: Monday, June 30th, 2008
Located in: Current Crimes
$10,000 REWARD – Power Sub-Station Vandalism !!
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HAY SPRINGS (NE) - Northwest Rural Public Power District and Tri-State G & T are offering a $10,000 Reward to anyone who furnishes evidence sufficient for the arrest and conviction of the person or persons guilty of the vandalism & theft at the Hay Springs Sub-Station.This act of vandalism is believed to have taken place sometime during the week of June 22, 2008. If anyone has any information regarding this willful act of vandalism and theft at the Northwest Rural Public Power District - Hay Springs Sub-Station, please contact the Sheridan County sheriff’s office - 308-327-2161. Or contact CrimeStoppers at 308-432-0519.
Vandalism also poses a serious safety threat. Les Tlustos, director of consumer services for Northwest Rural, said, “Sub-station high voltage equipment can cause injury or even death. Electricity is dangerous and only those with proper training should work on or near it.” Tlustos added that in addition to the potential harm to vandals and employees, customers of the district can also be put at risk. KCNB FM Radio in Hay Springs also had a theft around the same time as the substation theft and vandalism. If you have any information about this crime, you can contact the Sheridan County Sheriff at 308-327-2161 or CrimeStoppers at 308-432-0519 -- Sheriff Karl Dailey
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