The Marion County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the public’s help in catching a chainsaw chain-stealing bandit.
The man, pictured above, entered the Ace Hardware store in Weirsdale recently and walked back out with two Stihl chains. He then left the store, located at Hwy. 25, and drove off in a maroon/red pickup truck pulling a trailer.
Anyone with information about the man or the crime is asked to call the sheriff’s office at (352) 732-9111. Those wishing to make anonymous tips can call Crime Stoppers of Marion County at 352-368-STOP (7867). Tips also can be submitted at www.ocalacrimestoppers.com.
For Crime Stoppers, please reference 19-48 in your tip. Also, if you use Crime Stoppers and your tip leads to an arrest, you may be eligible for a cash reward.