(1) At the time of the levy, the levying officer shall deliver to the person in possession of the property a copy of the writ of possession with a copy of the plaintiff's bond attached.
(2) If no one is in possession of the property at the time of levy, the levying officer shall subsequently serve the writ and attached bond on the defendant or if he cannot be found the levying officer shall leave the writ and attached bond at the usual place of abode of the person in possession of the property.
(3) If after a writ of possession has been placed in the hands of the sheriff, any property of the defendant be removed from the county the sheriff may pursue and attach it in another county within twenty-four (24) hours after the removal.