RURAL cops believe feed thieves backed a semi-trailer up to a Molong farmer’s silo in order to steal 20-plus tonnes of oats he was going to feed his cattle.
Police are appealing for information after they were alerted to the theft at the Burgoon Lane property near Orange on Sunday.
The oats, which were stored in silos on the property, have been used to feed drought-stricken stock.
New outlets, including WIN News Central West, were reporting the farmer may now have to sell his stock.
Feed is scarce on the ground at the moment with many producers destocking down to core breeding herds to cope with the drought.
Police said they believe a semi-trailer may have been used to transport the oats from the property some time before July 29.
The oats were worth about $10,000.
Anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or report to https://nsw.crimestoppers.com.au.
Alex Druce
Politics and rural issues journo in Sydney. Give me a yell at adruce@fairfaxmedia.com.au
Politics and rural issues journo in Sydney. Give me a yell at adruce@fairfaxmedia.com.au
