Thieves abandon stolen cow after vehicle crashes in Keningau
Published on: Fri, Aug 08, 2025
By: Gerry Lewis Text Size: The cow inside the vehicle. KENINGAU: A suspected livestock theft operation was thwarted when the culprits' vehicle crashed in Kampung Semangkuk, Apin-Apin, here, around 4.30am, Thursday. Village residents were alerted by a suspicious vehicle in the area before hearing a loud crash near the main road.
Advertisement Upon investigation, they found the vehicle had veered off into the road shoulder, carrying a cow believed to have been stolen from the surrounding area. The suspects managed to escape into nearby bushes before residents could catch them. Police have been notified and preliminary investigations indicate the vehicle is linked to several recent livestock theft cases in rural areas. The theft ring has been targeting districts including Tambunan, Keningau, Sook, Ranau, Tenom and Nabawan.
Advertisement Numerous reports of missing cattle and buffalo have been lodged from these areas, with all cases currently under investigation by authorities. Police are urging livestock owners to enhance security measures by ensuring their animals are properly penned in secure, fenced areas, particularly during night-time hours. Authorities are also seeking public cooperation in reporting any suspicious movements or activities that could assist the ongoing investigation. Police emphasise that community safety requires collective effort and advise the public against taking matters into their own hands, instead urging immediate contact with authorities upon spotting suspicious activities. * Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel and Telegram for breaking news alerts and key updates! * Do you have access to the Daily Express e-paper and online exclusive news? Check out subscription plans available.
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