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Sheep Worth R151 000 Missing

STEYNSRUS – A case docket of Stock Theft that was opened at Steynsrus Police Station is being investigated by Heilbron Stock Theft and Endangered Species Unit.

According to the complainant, 54-year-old, who is a farmer and resides at Somerset Oos farm, a shortfall was noticed during livestock counting on Saturday, 29 August 2026, at Rietvlei farm. The complainant alleges that the initial count on Friday, 28 August 2026, was a total number of 186 sheep, of which 85 were SA Meat Merino ewes and 101 SA Meat Merino lambs.

When the counting was conducted on Saturday, only 69 SA Meat Merino ewes and 72 SA Meat Merino lambs were still on the farm. A total number of 45 sheep, of which 16 are SA Meat Merino ewes, and 29 SA Meat Merino lambs could not be accounted for. The combined directed value of missing sheep is estimated at R151 000.

It is alleged that some of the sheep were found on Steynsrus – Arlington gravel road sparsely placed with their throats slit. Any member of the public who might have information that can help the police with the investigation is requested to contact Warrant Officer Henry Greeff at 082 627 7577. Alternatively, the information can be submitted anonymously on MySAPS App or call the SAPS Crime Stop number 08600 10111.

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