Yavapai County Sheriff offers reward in case of stolen mine equipment

The Yavapai County Sheriff’s Office is offering a reward for information leading to arrests in connection with stolen equipment at a mining site in Mayer. Officials say the thefts occurred sometime in late September and again last week at the Blue Bell Mine. Close to $100,000 in equipment was stolen, including cars, survey lasers, exhaust stacks and trailers. The Sheriff’s Office is offering up $450 for information leading to an arrest in the case. Anyone with information is asked to call Yavapai Silent Witness at 1-800-932-3232 or submit a tip at http://yavapaisw.com/.