Cattle stolen from Ben Lomond stock route

The above cattle are from the same mob as the stolen animals

28th Jul 2020

The Rural Crime Prevention Team at Inverell are currently investigating the disappearance of 10 mixed breed cows from a Stock Route on the New England Highway at Ben Lomond.
The cattle were counted and placed in the Nest Stock Route on the New England Highway, Ben Lomond in March 2020. On July 20th the stock were mustered and counted during drenching. At this time the loss was identified.
The cattle which are missing are described as 4 to 5-year-old cows heavy in calf. They are a mixture of breeds including Angus, Shorthorn and Charolais. The cattle are black – (Angus), cream – (Charolais), red and roan – (Shorthorn), in colour. The cattle have a hook shaped ear mark in the top middle of the offside ear and are all fitted with NLIS buttons commencing with the PIC number NA251602. Some have various coloured management tags in their ears.
Investigators from the Rural Crime Prevention Team at Inverell are keen to speak with any person who may be able to assist with any information in relation to the missing cattle or any person who has been sighted acting suspiciously in or around the Nest Stock Route on the New England Highway at Ben Lomond.
Investigators encourage all persons to report stock theft promptly even small numbers of stock.
Police are urging anyone with information in relation to this incident to call Rural Crime Prevention Team - Inverell 67220530/31 or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or use the Crime Stoppers online reporting page.
Information you provide will be treated in the strictest of confidence.

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