NESS COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities are investigating reports of oilfield pipe being stolen from leases in Ness County, according to the sheriff's office.
Theft from oil leases is very easy, due to the rural access and oilfield pipe is not traceable. However, these cases are not unsolvable, according to the sheriff's office.
If you believe pipe or other other property has been stolen from oilfield properties, or have information about oifield thefts, please reach out to law enforcement. We take property crime very seriously.
"Ness County is a oilfield community. It's our livelihood. Our passion will always be protecting the way of life we all love here in Ness County, Kansas, USA."