Wheels and tires stolen from Central Lakes rig

St. Louis County Sheriff’s officials are continuing their investigation into the theft of wheels and tires from a Central Lakes Fire Department wildland rig. The theft occurred between August 28 and August 30. Fire officials told The Northland Fire Wire that the incident was very disheatening and disturbing since “someone would tamper with an emergency vehicle and render it inoperable.” The wildland rig was temporarily parked outside the department’s number one fire station. Those with any information about the theft are asked to call the St. Louis County Sheriff’s Department at 218-749-7134.