Thieves steal baseball gear

 

Reward offered in YHS baseball equipment theft:

A reward of $100 is offered by the Sierra Star for information leading to the conviction of those responsible for the theft of baseball equipment at Yose­mite High School.

Information can be provided to the Madera Coun­ty Sheriff’s Depart­ment — 642-3201 — or to the Sierra Star editor at 683-4464; e-mail editor@sierrastar.com

Individuals, businesses or organizations interested in adding to the fund can also contact editor Jerry Newton.

 

A theft was recently discovered at Yosemite High School, with varsity and junior varsity baseball equipment having been stolen.

“This is disgusting,” says head baseball coach George McWherter.

It appears that the equipment may have been taken sometime between December and January.

The Madera County Sheriff’s Department says that the theft was reported on Tuesday, February 19. The exact total value of the items was $12,329.35.

“We lost four new bats, and our uniforms and jackets are gone,” says Mr. McWherter.  The junior varsity equipment was totally wiped out.

“The person who did it did not break into the shed that had the broken equipment. He knew where the good equipment was located,” says Mr. McWherter.

The Sheriff’s Department is actively investigating the incident.