Police call for public help after sheep stolen in farm thefts in SA’s Mid North

Thieves have stolen sheep and a year’s supply of wool in one of two SA farm thefts reported to police in the past few days.

The ewes have a purple brand ‘DA’ on their mid rump and yellow tag PIC SA531127. Picture: Generic

Seven sheep and a year’s supply of wool have been stolen from a property at Condowie in SA’s Mid North in one of two reported farm thefts.

Police believe robbers got into a property at Condowie between April 17 and 25 and took seven merino ewes, aged 3 to 4 years, as well as a year’s worth of wool.

“The ewes have a purple brand ‘DA’ on their mid rump and yellow tag PIC SA531127,” police said.

In another incident, thieves allegedly gained access to a Bute property and stole a Honda 13HP motor and a fuel tank for an agricultural tubulator.

Police are seeking public help to find the perpetrators.

Anyone with information about the thefts or the whereabouts of the stolen sheep and property is asked to contact Crime Stoppers at crimestopperssa.com.au or on 1800 333 000. They can also call the Port Pirie Police Station on 8638 4000.

Police also urge rural property owners to be vigilant when it comes to security.

For rural property security tips visit Rural-Security.pdf (police.sa.gov.au).