Queensland police investigate after 5,500 sheep worth $1.7m stolen from farm
Summary
Queensland police are investigating the theft of about 5,500 Dorper sheep, worth over $1.7 million, from a farm near Blackall in western Queensland. The sheep were stolen between February and May, and police are asking for help from the public to find those responsible.Key Facts
- Around 5,500 Dorper sheep, both female (ewes) and male (rams), were stolen.
- The sheep are valued at about $1.7 million Australian dollars.
- The theft happened at a property near Blackall, 830 km west of Brisbane.
- The sheep have white tags from the National Livestock Identification System.
- Police describe the theft as complex and likely involved more than one person.
- Sheep rustlers sometimes breed stolen sheep to increase profit before selling them.
- The theft was probably done in several smaller events, not all at once.
- Farms in Queensland can be very large, and theft is often found during stock counting (mustering).
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