NEW VINEYARD — Deputies are investigating a burglary at a residence on Wells Road.

It is estimated the value of the property stolen is about $24,000, which includes eight firearms, Franklin County Sheriff Lt. Niles Yeaton said Tuesday morning.

The homeowner was out of the house and a neighbor tending the owner’s animals discovered the burglary at about 6:45 p.m. Monday, Yeaton said.

The burglary was committed between 1:30  and 4:30 p.m., he said.

Deputy Nathan Reid responded to the burglary report along with other deputies.

A green, stand-up, Sentry gun safe, about 5-feet tall, was taken along with seven rifles and one pistol, Yeaton said.

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“It would have taken at least two people to carry it,” he said. Deputies believe it was put in a vehicle and driven away.

Also stolen was several thousands of dollars in U.S. currency and prescription medications, Yeaton said.

“We do have a couple of leads that we are following now,” he said.

dperry@sunjournal.com


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