GREAT BEND -The Great Bend Police Department recovered over $3,500.00 in stolen tools thanks to an undercover operation.

According to Police on April 3rd, the department received a report that tools had been stolen from a house in the 2900 block of 23rd Street. After further investigation, officers were able to obtain a search warrant for a residence nearby, as well as a vehicle located at that residence. During these searches, officers recovered several tools from the earlier burglaries.

In an undercover operation on April 12th, officers were able to purchase more of the stolen tools from three individuals. The supects were taken into custody and the majority of the stolen tools were recovered. The names of the three suspects have not been released.

Anyone with further information related to this incident is urged to contact the Great Bend Police Department Detective Division at 793-4120 or Crimestoppers at 792-1300.