29-05-2025
Police investigate theft of $12k worth of merino sheep from Strathlea farm
Police are investigating the alleged theft of $12,000 worth of merino sheep from a central Victorian farm last week.
Authorities said the sheep were taken from a property in Strathlea, south-west of Castlemaine, at about 8:30am on Wednesday, May 21.
Four men were allegedly seen herding the sheep into a light blue, enclosed trailer attached to a white van at Browns Track.
Goldfields Crime Investigation Unit has released digitally generated images based on witness descriptions of three of the men.
Police say stock theft is a serious offence that causes significant grief and costs farmers thousands of dollars.
Detectives are investigating whether stolen stock is being taken to Melbourne or outer suburbs.
Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers.
