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East Texas officials searching for burglars who stole 6 chainsaws from John Deere dealership news

The (*6*) Police Department is looking for assist from the general public in figuring out folks who broke right into a John Deere dealership and reportedly stole six chainsaws. The incident came about on the United Ag Equipment retailer in (*6*), Texas earlier than it was once open on May thirty first. Upon arriving on […]

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