Police investigating the potential theft of cattle from a property in the St Mary’s area are calling for public assistance in the case.

A landholder has reported to police that eight cattle have gone missing from farm paddocks on three separate occasions, between early January and mid-June this year. 

The report was lodged with police recently, with the total loss of livestock estimated about $17,000.

In the first incident, it is reported an Angus steer was stolen from a paddock sometime between 6 January and 15 January.

In the second incident, two Angus heifers were believed stolen sometime between January 22 and 3 February.

And in the third incident, five Angus cows in-calf were believed stolen sometime between April 20 and June 8.

All cattle are black, with yellow ear tag with the name Killymoon on it and individual details, and a white NLIS ear tag.

Anyone who has seen cattle fitting this description, or noted suspicious behaviour along Harefield Road, St Mary’s, involving unfamiliar vehicles, stock trucks or trailers, or unusual movement of livestock, is asked to contact St Mary’s Police on 131 444. Please quote Offence Report 807849.

Police remind the community that rural properties can be targeted due to their isolation, and offenders may take advantage of large properties where stock are not checked routinely. 

Maintaining regular contact with neighbours and reporting anything out of the ordinary can play an important role in preventing this type of offending.