SA POLICE are investigating the theft of 50 Merino wethers from a paddock on the Goyder Highway at Taylorville.
The stock were stolen sometime between April 10 and May 29 and were all tagged.
Stock theft is a serious crime and police will investigate all reported cases thoroughly.
Local farmers are reminded to protect their stock and report all stock theft to police.
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It comes as Murray Mallee Police remind the community to secure their valuables after two unlocked sheds were entered sometime last week.
Sometime between May 28 and June 2, a shed on Railway Terrace, Paringa, was entered and several items were stolen including a Chromtech generator, a Stihl chainsaw and a fishing tackle box.
Then sometime between May 30 and June 1, a shed on Gaston Road, Fisher, was entered and a red Honda three wheeler and a garden mulcher were stolen.
Anyone with any information about these thefts is asked to call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or online at www.crimestopperssa.com.au.
