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Debbie Turner of Wheelersburg couldn’t find her video recorder for months. Finally, she figured out that the only person who had access to it was her grandmother’s caregiver and contacted the Scioto County Sheriff’s Department. The caregiver was later convicted of stealing from an elderly or disabled person.

For her efforts, Turner received $1,500 as part of Ohio Farm Bureau’s $1,500 Reward Property Protection Program, which offers rewards to those who provide information leading to the arrest and conviction of people who commit felonies against Farm Bureau members.

Also receiving $1,500 recently was a man who tipped off authorities about who broke into the Inn Town Market in Champaign County and stole about 18 cartons of cigarettes. The tipster asked to remain anonymous.

The $1,500 reward is paid to both Farm Bureau members and nonmembers who provide information that leads to the arrest and conviction for arson, malicious injury to property, burglary or other felonies committed on a member's property. The reward is also paid for information leading to the arrest and conviction of people stealing cars, trucks, tractors or self-propelled equipment. The reward does not apply for the conviction of a misdemeanor, and a Farm Bureau $1,500 Reward sign must be displayed on the member's property to qualify.

Although the award can be paid to anyone, the property owner must be a Farm Bureau member. In addition to the $1,500 Reward sign, Farm Bureau also provides stickers that may be placed on windows, vehicles and machinery. Contact your county Farm Bureau to obtain these items.

Caption: OFBF River Valley Regional Supervisor Paul Lyons presents Debbie Turner with a $1,500 check as Scioto County Farm Bureau President Loretta McClure and Scioto County Sheriff Marty Doninni watch. Photo courtesy Scioto County Farm Bureau