Due to a dramatic increase in residential thefts of trailers and other equipment in rural areas of the county, the Montgomery County Sheriff's Office is requesting the public assistance in keeping an eye out for suspicious activity in your neighborhood. In a press release sent out on Thursday, the sheriff's office asked the public to report any unusual or suspicious activity in their neighborhood by calling their dispatch center at 620-330-1000. By dialing that number, an officer will respond and investigate.