The City of Timpson has been hit by a recent rash of vandals and thieves.

According to Mayor Debra Smith, crime has increased in town and citizens are encouraged to alert authorities if they notice suspicious activity around homes, businesses or churches.

To assist with efforts, a reward of $500 is being offered for information that leads to the arrest of those involved in the crimes.

Vandalism has been committed around the SoSo Park area on Pine Street and Woodland Christian Church was burglarized.

Mayor Smith said it appears nothing is off limits to these criminals. She added, “This type of activity doesn’t just cost the victim, it cost citizen taxpayers because time is money and these investigations take time.”

She encourages anyone that may see this type of criminal activity or suspects something to contact the Timpson Police Dept. at 936-254-2700 or the Shelby County Sheriff’s Dept. at 936-598-5600.