They got over 4800 dollars in property and would have gotten more if the owner hadn't scared off the thieves.  The Wilkes Sheriff's Office was called last week regarding a theft.  The victim reported that he was at home and went outside to walk his dog.  While he was outside, he heard voices and noises from his storage building.  When he got to the building, he saw that several items were missing and several others were laid out as if someone was getting ready to load them up.  Stolen property included an Echo, a Poulan, a Husqvarna, and a Skil chainsaw; a weed-eater, a jumpbox, and other tools.  The victim didn't see anyone, but there were footprints and tire tracks left at the scene.  The Wilkes Sheriff's Office is investigating the theft.