Beech Tree News Network

Farmers, you may want to check your barn.  According to Butler County Sheriff Scottie Ward, there have been several thefts on local farms in recent weeks.

“Individuals are stealing barn wood off barns in the middle of the night,” said Ward.  There has been thefts on Carl Pharis Road, Neafus, Welcome Road, Long Branch School Road and Lumbstown Road.”

Ward said barn wood flooring has become very popular and that the stolen wood maybe being sold to people in flooring or lumber business. 

If you have any information, please call the sheriff’s office at 270 526-3676.