Shawano County tree grower reports stolen trees

Christmas tree. MWC file photo.
Christmas tree. MWC file photo.

SHAWANO, WI (WSAU) -- A Christmas tree grower in Shawano County says up to 100 of his trees were stolen last weekend.

Dan Hanauer says he was with a customer on Monday when he noticed tracks in the new-fallen snow leading up to piles of trees that had been disturbed.

After investigating he found 75-100 trees were gone.

Shawano County Sheriff's officials are investigating the incident. Hanauer says the stolen inventory is worth almost $2,500.

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