A reward of up to $1,000 is being offered for information leading to the arrest and conviction of a person or persons who shot at a combine and tractor in Page County. Sheriff Lyle Palmer says on Wednesday (11/5), the Page County Sheriff’s Office received a complaint of criminal mischief at two separate locations approximately four-miles apart in the middle part of the county. At both locations, the owner of the property damaged was 35-year old Jay Crom, of Malvern,

At the location in the 2000 block of 255th Street, Crom had parked his combine next to the road. Unknown person(s) shot the 2001 John Deere 9670 STS combine several times, causing about $18-thousand damage. At the location in the 2300 block of M Avenue, an unknown person(s) shot a 1976 John Deere 4430 tractor, and a semi trailer tire on 1997 Timpte trailer next to the grain auger. Damage to the tractor and semi trailer was estimated at $1,675. The estimated total amount of damage Crom suffered at this time was just under $20,000.

During the investigation this far, the Sheriff’s Office has spoken with several persons in the area for information. Page County Crime Stopper are offering the $1,00 reward for information about the incidents. Callers can remain anonymous and can be given a number instead of their name. If you have information regarding this criminal act please call the Page County Sheriff’s Office at 712-542-5193.