State Police seek information after welder theft in Potsdam
New York State Police are asking for information about an alleged welder theft from Tractor Supply on U.S. Highway 11 in the town of Potsdam.
By Jessica Hale, ClickNNY North Country Desk
New York State Police are asking for the public’s help identifying a person accused of taking a welder from Tractor Supply on U.S. Highway 11 in the town of Potsdam on Oct. 22, 2026. The person allegedly left the store without paying and drove away before troopers arrived.
State Police said troopers responded to the store at about 1:04 p.m. for a reported larceny. The item was a Lincoln ARC welder valued at $499.99. Police released a photo of the vehicle and asked anyone who recognizes the person or has information about the incident to call Troop B at 315-379-0012.
Reported by ClickNNY and reviewed by an editor before publication.
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