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Chautauqua County Sheriffs investigate theft of vintage farm equipment

WBFO-FM 88.7 | By Avery Schneider
Published October 26, 2014 at 4:24 PM EDT
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Several pieces of vintage farm equipment were reported stolen in the Town of Sherman, New York.  The Chautauqua County Sheriff is investigating the theft of three tractors and a ride-on mower from a barn on Morris Road during the week of October 20th.The tractors are one International 300 Utility, and two Allis Chalmers models WC-45 and WD-45, manufactured between the 1930s and 1950s.   A Sears Craftsman riding lawnmower was taken as well.

The Chautauqua Sheriff’s office has stated that the tractors have sentimental value to their owner, and is seeking anyone who may have seen the equipment being loaded onto a trailer or flatbed.

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Allis Chalmers WD model

They’re asking that anyone with information on the theft call the Sheriff, at 716-753-2131.

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International 300 model
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Crime Chautauqua CountyTheftChautauqua County SheriffVintage Farm EquipmentInternational 300 UtilitySears Craftsman riding mowerAllis-Chalmers
Avery Schneider
Avery began his broadcasting career as a disc jockey for WRUB, the University at Buffalo’s student-run radio station.
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