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 thieves must have been well-prepared to shift such high-maintenance cargo.
“The theft would have required specific knowledge and equipment able to cart cattle — the angus bulls in particular weren't the friendliest,” they said.
Anyone who knows or saw anything is urged to call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 and quote incident number 210174402.
Via their ‘Eyewatch’ Facebook page, Greater Shepparton police had earlier encouraged people to report unusual stock movements — including movement by suspicious people or vehicles — to local authorities.
They stressed notifying police as soon as possible increased the likelihood of finding an offender.
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