Stolen cows recovered in St Ann, three men in custody
Published:Friday | September 9, 2022 | 3:12 PM
Carl Gilchrist/ Gleaner Writer
Three men were arrested in St Ann this morning and a Juici Patties truck was seized following the recovery of stolen cows.
The truck with the stolen livestock was intercepted by cops during an operation.
The police are now searching for another truck that's believed to be carrying more stolen animals.
The police report that information was received around 10 o'clock this morning that praedial thieves had reportedly stolen about 15 cows between Alexandria and Cave Valley in the parish overnight.
An operation was then set up and a truck carrying six cows was stopped.
The three men aboard the truck were arrested.
"The registration plate of the truck was checked and the truck is owned by Juicy Beef," the police said in a statement Friday afternoon.
Police personnel at Alexandria police indicated that persons said to be owners of the stolen cows are coming forward.
The police say an update will be provided when more information is available.
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