(KAIR)--An out-of-state construction company is reporting a loss of thousands of dollars following a tool theft early this week.

According to Atchison Police Chief Mike Wilson, a work truck, belonging to Irby Construction, of Richland, Mississippi, had been parked in the 500 block of South 9th Street.
Investigators believe the theft of tools occurred sometime between midnight and 8:00 Monday morning.

Stolen were toolbags containing handtools, torque wrenches, safety harnesses, climbing gear, and power tools.
The loss of the tools is estimated at $12,800.

Anyone with information about the crime should call Atchison Police at (913) 367-4323.