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The Ohio Farm Bureau's $1,500 Reward Program continues to deter rural crime by encouraging residents to watch out for their neighbors. Recently Flora Ann Robinson of Bakersville was rewarded $1,500 for her part in apprehending a burglar at the Bakersville Garage. Robinson heard breaking glass and called the sheriff’s department who was able to apprehend the perpetrator.

Melissa Devore, Coshocton County Farm Bureau president, explained that Farm Bureau offers the rewards to those who provide information leading to the arrest and conviction of people who commit felonies against Farm Bureau members. "This is an excellent way to deter rural crime and promote good neighbor relations," Devore said.

CAPTION: Flora Ann Robinson, center, received a check for $1,500 for providing information that led to the arrest of a burglar at the Bakersville Garage. Also pictured, l to r, are Kim Bennington and Sheryl Speck of the garage, Chris Henney, OFBF representative for Coshocton, Holmes, Knox and Licking counties, and Coshocton County Sheriff Tim Rogers. Photo courtesy of Coshocton Co. Farm Bureau