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By paNOW Staff

STOLEN CATTLE

Over $25K of stolen cattle recovered by RCMP

Mar 27, 2023 | 4:50 PM

Over $25,000 worth of stolen cattle were recovered as part of a joint investigation with Saskatchewan and Alberta RCMP.

The Livestock Investigations Unit started looking into a report of cattle left in Thorchild, Alta in February of this year,

Based on early information gathered, investigators believed the cattle were destined for Martensville.

On Mar. 16, Martensville RCMP and Livestock Services of Saskatchewan searched properties in the RM of Corman Park and recovered 10 cows.

As a result, 48-year-old Alvin Hamm was arrested and charged with possession of property obtained by crime over $5,000. He was released and is scheduled to appear in Saskatoon Provincial Court on May. 16.

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RCMP said that some of the missing cattle remain unaccounted for. They’re described as Black White Face or Black Brockle Face cows bearing Alberta Livestock Brands BAR 2 V (right hip) and 6 OVER SPLIT END BAR (left hip).

Anyone with information about the whereabouts of the cows is asked to contact RCMP Livestock Investigations at 403-598-6991 (Alberta) or 306-537-9448 (Saskatchewan).

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