Stolen equipment located in Garwood

GARWOOD — Colorado County Sheriff's Chief Deputy Troy Neisner reports that stolen equipment on private property in Garwood was recovered on Jan. 23.

Investigator Justin Lindemann received a lead on the stolen equipment and he began an immediate investigation and obtained a warrant to search the 6500 block of Highway 71 in Garwood.

Investigator Lindemann, along with Investigator Andrew Weido searched the property and recov ered a stolen John Deer backhoe valued at $85,000 that was reported stolen out of Houston.