Pumpkin Heist: Thieves Steal 95% of Farm’s Crop Before Fall Event

Thieves steal 95% of pumpkins from Illinois farm before fall event. Local growers step in to help.

October 6, 2026 One Min Read

POLICY WIRE — Capron, United States — A family-owned farm in Capron, Illinois, lost nearly all of its pumpkin crop after a break-in that saw around 200 gourds stolen.

The incident occurred at Meyers Family Farm, which had planted approximately 1,000 pumpkins for its inaugural season. The farm, owned by Vicky and Tyler Meyers, was not insured and suffered a significant financial blow when the theft took place just days before the Boone County Farm Stroll.

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The thieves targeted traditional orange pumpkins, leaving behind specialty varieties that had already been harvested. The family urged the public to remain vigilant and reported that suspects may be men in their 30s driving a silver four-door vehicle. Despite the loss, the farm received support from local growers and was able to participate in the event with borrowed pumpkins.

Reporting by Policy-Wire (PW)

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