Tool thefts surge in Byron Township, Kent County Sheriff urges precautions

The Kent County Sheriff’s Office has issued a warning to businesses and residents regarding a recent surge in tool thefts occurring throughout Byron Township and surrounding areas.

As construction season accelerates with new homes being rapidly built, the sheriff’s department is advising how to prevent these thefts at home or job sites.

Byron Township has become a hotspot for builders. Ryan VanWieren a project manager with Buffum Homes, noted the area’s popularity, saying, “Such a popular area for building anyway. I mean, you can’t, you can’t go around the block without tripping over a builder somewhere.”…

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