MIDDLEPORT - Schuylkill County Crime Stoppers and state police at Frackville are asking for the public's help in finding those responsible for a burglary last month at an area sports complex.
Police said the burglary occurred sometime between noon Jan. 5 and 3:30 p.m. Jan. 27 at Schuylkill Valley Legion Sports Inc. on South Nicholas Street.
Police said someone stole a Husqvarna Model 445 18-inch 46cc chain saw, a Remington R300 nail gun and a soldering torch and wire from the concession stand at the baseball field.
In order to get inside, police said the thieves forced their way into the building and were then able to flee the area undetected.
Schuylkill County Crime Stoppers will pay up to $1,000 for information on the identity of the persons responsible for this burglary or on any unsolved crime in Schuylkill County.
Callers are asked to refer to incident 02-24-13 when calling with information about the break-in and theft at the baseball field in Middleport.
Anyone with information is asked to call Crime Stoppers, toll-free, at 877-TIPS4SC (877-847-7472).
Individuals with information can also call state police at Frackville directly at 570-874-5300.
All information received will remain confidential.
