A John Deere Tractor Shovel, owned by Mike Coates Construction ...

Photo by Special to The Vindicator | published: March 27, 2012

A John Deere Tractor Shovel, owned by Mike Coates Construction Co. of Niles, was stolen and used to damage a vacant home in Niles. Police believe two men are involved in Monday’s early-morning rampage, using the company’s tractor to destroy both commercial and residential property.