Posted 11:36 pm Monday, August 06, 2012
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Van Zandt County authorities looking for help with cattle thefts
Van Zandt County authorities are asking for the public's help in locating suspects in a cattle theft last month.
In a news release sent to the Tyler Morning Telegraph, Van Zandt County Precinct 2 Constable C.B. Wiley said the theft was reported on County Road 2702 last month.
A rancher, who was hospitalized when the theft occurred, told the constable more than 100 head of cattle had been stolen from his 3,000-acre ranch.
“The stolen cattle are of mixed breeding with Black Angus, Hereford, Brahman, Beef Master, Charolois, red and mixed color (cattle),” according to the release.
Cattle theft at the ranch has been an ongoing problem, with “small numbers” of cattle disappearing periodically, according to the release.
People on four wheelers and on horseback have been spotted at the ranch late at night in past weeks, Wiley said.
In a news release sent to the Tyler Morning Telegraph, Van Zandt County Precinct 2 Constable C.B. Wiley said the theft was reported on County Road 2702 last month.
A rancher, who was hospitalized when the theft occurred, told the constable more than 100 head of cattle had been stolen from his 3,000-acre ranch.
“The stolen cattle are of mixed breeding with Black Angus, Hereford, Brahman, Beef Master, Charolois, red and mixed color (cattle),” according to the release.
Cattle theft at the ranch has been an ongoing problem, with “small numbers” of cattle disappearing periodically, according to the release.
People on four wheelers and on horseback have been spotted at the ranch late at night in past weeks, Wiley said.
Anyone with information about the thefts or whereabouts of the cattle is encouraged to contact the Van Zandt County Sheriff's Office, Wiley or the Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association.
Wiley can be reached at 902-880-5955.
Wiley can be reached at 902-880-5955.
