Alberta RCMP arrest woman accused of refusing to return stolen horse
Mounties say the 28-year-old from Ponoka County, south of Edmonton, turned herself in after she was charged with theft of cattle over $5,000.
Police allege the woman refused to return Hank the horse to his rightful owner and told officers she was in the process of selling him.
They say even after turning herself in the woman won't tell police where the horse is.
A photo of Hank the Horse posted by the RCMP on social media. Facebook/RCMPinAlberta
Police continue to search for the horse and have posted photos of it on social media.
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Investigators are telling the public that if someone has the animal, they are committing an offence possessing stolen property over $5000, and are encouraged to contact the RCMP immediately.
RCMP are still trying to locate Hank and say in a post on social media that the horse may be in the process of being sold, or was recently sold. Facebook/RCMPinAlberta
Anyone with information on the animal's whereabouts is also asked to call the RCMP.
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Tips can also be submitted anonymously by calling Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS), online at www.P3Tips.com or by using the 'P3 Tips' app that is available from the app store.
The woman accused of stealing Hank is scheduled to appear in court in October.
With files from Global News.
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