Strathmore RCMP is seeking assistance identifying some ne'er-do-wells responsible for cattle rustling in Wheatland County, AB. .A farmer was left wondering what in tarnation after six longhorn cattle were herded out of a pasture located near Hwy. 564 and RR. 262 on Tuesday evening or Wednesday morning, according to a Thursday press release. .RCMP said it is believed the thieves mosied on over to the cattle for the big round-up, loading and hauling them from the location using a truck and trailer. .The cattle the varmints took are described as a mix of red and black steers and heifers weighing about 600 lbs each. They had purple management tags and were not branded, but the thieves could have burned their own brand on them since. .Anyone with information as to who is responsible for this beef bonanza is asked to contact RCMP Live Stock Investigations at (403) 701-1462 or Crime Stoppers at 1 (800) 222-8477. .Alberta RCMP said on July 17 it was looking for help in finding some swiped cattle. .READ MORE: RCMP hunting for Alberta cattle rustlers who galloped off with scores of bovines.“On November 21, 2022, a complaint was received regarding the theft of 79 calves, four cows, and two bulls,” said RCMP Cpl. Troy Savinkoff..“The cattle are described as Black Angus and Simmental and are branded on the right hip.”
