$5K Reward For Info About a Front-End Loader Stolen from Clifton

The owner of a front-end loader stolen last week is now offering a sizable reward for information that leads to the thief's conviction.

A Large Front-End Loader Was Stolen in Clifton and Driven Down Route 9

According to the Penobscot County Sheriff's Office, there's a good chance someone saw the crime in action when a front-end loader was reported stolen from Woodchuck Hill Road in Clifton at approximately 6:30 Saturday morning. The yellow 2004 Volvo L90 E was loaded onto a trailer and hauled away. An investigation into the theft determined it had crashed through a gate and was driven several miles down Route 9 before leaving the roadway. It was then abandoned on a stranger's property where Deputies recovered it.

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The Front-End Loader's Owner is Offering a $5,000 Reward for the Thief

The owner of the front-end loader says it's used daily, so the theft greatly impacted them. They're offering a $5,000 reward for information that leads to the arrest and conviction of the person responsible for stealing it.

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Penobscot County Sheriff's Officials said in a post on the department's website:

The action was reckless and very dangerous. It put the public at risk and disrupted a business's ability to operate.

They went on to state this was not a joy ride but an aggressive theft by someone who worked very hard to hide the piece of machinery.

Info About the Clifton Theft Can Be Left With the Penobscot County Sheriff's Office

Anyone with information about the theft of this large front-end loader is urged to contact the Penobscot County Sheriff's Office through dispatch at 207-947-4585 or leave a message on their mobile tip line.