More than 5,000 sheep worth $1.7m stolen from property in rural Qld
Detectives from the Rural and Stock Crime Squad are asking anyone who may have seen a flock of dorper sheep "matching the description" to come forward.
More than 5,500 valuable Dorper sheep, valued at over $1.7 million, were stolen from a rural property in Queensland, Australia. The theft occurred between February and May this year on a property situated off the Blackall-Isisford Road, outside the town of Blackall. The Rural and Stock Crime Squad of the Queensland police force is seeking public assistance to locate the missing livestock.
The sheep have distinctive white tags, identifying them under the National Livestock Identification System (NLIS). Police are particularly interested in any reports of unusual livestock movements or behaviors in the area. Detective Senior Sergeant Paul Elliot emphasized that livestock theft poses a significant threat to rural businesses, often causing substantial financial losses.
He noted that these investigations can be complex and extensive, necessitating collaboration with farmers, saleyards, transport companies, and other industry stakeholders to apprehend the culprits and curb criminal activities.
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