Numerous cabin break-ins reported throughout the State Forest. It appears that stealing of cooper and malicious vandalism occurred during the last week of July.
Vandals gained entrance by using a large pry-bar and then a chain saw they stole from one of the cabins. Cutting directly through the door openings.
James Losinger, Forest Ranger, has been busy trying to put together all of the pieces. A suspicious dark colored heavy-duty pickup was noticed by some of the camp owners. More and more reports of damage come in as owners or caretakers find damage.
Camps on private property should report damage directly to the State Police. Camps on leased property should report damage directly to the DCNR. Please do not repair damage until the proper authorities can investigate and refrain from disturbing the immediate area.
Camp owners and visitors to the State Forest are requested to take notice of suspicious activity. Careful descriptions and plate numbers will help put this to an end as quickly as possible.
At this point in time at least 20 camps have been broken into with a large number in the Leetonia and Stony Fork area.
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