Man arrested for theft of John Deer tractor

In cities, people steal cars.

In farm areas, it’s tractors.

The Vernon County Sheriff’s Office reports that Gary Thornburg who is about 50 years old was placed under arrest for the alleged theft of a John Deere tractor stolen near Rich Hill in Bates County last Thursday.

The tractor was located in Vernon County.

Thornburg is being held in the Vernon County Jail in Nevada on a $25,000 cash-only bond.