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Four Arrested With Stolen Goose Decoys
CANTON, Ill. (AP) -- Authorities in Fulton County say they have arrested four people for allegedly stealing several dozen valuable goose decoys.

The Fulton County Sheriff's Department says officers stopped one car in rural Fulton County and another in Glasford early Wednesday morning and noticed both cars were filled with goose decoys. Officers said the decoys had a total value of more than $1,000, but they did not immediately identify the owners.

Those arrested ranged in age from 18 to 20. Police said they came from Peoria, North Pekin and Groveland.

They were and booked into the Fulton County Jail on charges of felony theft.

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