Goldfields Crime Investigation Unit detectives, with the assistance of the Farm Crime Coordination Unit are investigating the theft of approximately 700 sheep in Logan.
It is believed that 197 Merino ewes with purple ear tags and 493 white Suffolk Merino Cross lambs with red ear tags were stolen from a farm on Gowar-Logan Road, between 21 October and 1 February.
The missing Merino sheep are valued at approximately $139,000 and were in full wool at the time of the theft.
Investigators believe that the stock may have been transported interstate.
To transport such a large number of livestock, investigators believe the offenders would have needed to use at least two four-decker trucks if the thefts occurred on one occasion.
It is thought that the offenders would have also needed to utilise a significant amount of portable fencing, as well as sheep dogs to round up the livestock.
Property owners did not notice the sheep missing from the property until 1 February, as the last full stock count occurred on 21 October 2022.
Police were notified as soon as the missing sheep were noticed.
Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential crime report at www.crimestoppersvic.com.auExternal Link
