Cattle theft information wanted
Police are on the hunt for the culprits behind a cattle theft last month.
The authorities are calling for any information anyone might have after six cattle were reportedly taken from an Undera farm, with the theft alleged to have taken place between May 2 and May 17.
A spokesperson from the Farm Crime Coordination Unit said the haul included four calves — a red Shorthorn and three Friesian steers.
“On May 24, police received a report regarding the theft of six cattle — two Black Angus bulls and four hand-raised calves,” the spokesperson said.
“The thieves cut a farm fence on Madill Rd and stole the animals sometime between May 2 and May 17.
“The owners are devastated.” The spokesperson said the alleged thieves must have been well prepared to shift such highmaintenance cargo.
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Anyone who knows or saw anything is urged to call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 and quote incident number 210174402.
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