On Tuesday (July 3( a Pecan Orchard Road resident reported to the Chattooga County Sheriff's Department that their lawn mower had been stolen.

Someone apparently had gained entry to Elisha Gaine's backyard through a gate which they had left opened. A front screen door to the home also was open when Gaines arrived home but there were no signs of entry and nothing was missing from the home. A door to a shed at the resident also appeared to have been opened but nothing was stolen from it.