Thieves take $175K equipment from Hillsboro family business

HILLSBORO Ore. (KPTV) – Michael Veis, owner of ‘The Little Shed, Prepping America,’ is asking for the community’s help after his Hillsboro business was burglarized twice this year.

Veis is a single father of three children and runs a business on the corner of Northwest Germantown Road and Northwest Cornelius Pass Road. The store sells farm equipment, a wide variety of containers, and fresh eggs, berries and honey.

“It’s been just us,” Veis said. “It’s been me, these three [kids] and we’ve been working really hard to get to this point.”

Back in March, Veis’ truck was stolen. Again, between the hours of Wednesday night and Thursday morning, even more equipment was stolen.

“The other day, I come here and I had my truck with my trailer and my very expensive Kubota skid steer on the trailer and I use it to block the entrance so no one can come in here and steal stuff,” Veis said. “And they steal the whole truck and trailer.”

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In addition to the truck theft in March, Veis is now also missing a second truck, a trailer and a skid steer. Equipment, Veis said, that was the lifeline of his business and worth about $175,000.

Veis reported the theft to the Washington County Sheriff’s Office, but deputies say they don’t currently have any suspects in the case, so Veis is asking the public to keep an eye out.

Despite the stolen equipment, Veis is choosing to keep a positive attitude.

“If anyone’s watching this and knows these people that sold the stuff, I forgive them,” Veis said. “I just want them to do the right thing and give them an opportunity for me to come here tomorrow and it’s just magically returned.”

Veis even has a kind message for the people who stole from him.

“If the guys who robbed me need a job, come find me,” he said. “I will find you a job.”

Veis took to Facebook after the burglary to help spread the word about his missing truck and equipment. To make matters even worse, someone who offered to help find his truck ended up scamming him.

Veis said he’s staying optimistic to set a good example for his kids. But, he also wants to extend that positive attitude to the people who wronged him.

“As the sun is shining down on us, I know that the blessings will come,” Veis said. “I know the sun will shine on even those people that have stolen the things and I hope it does.”

Anyone with information on Veis’ missing trucks or equipment should call the Washington County Sheriff’s Office at (503) 629-0111.

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