Over 40 Pigs Were Stolen From A Barn & OPP Said It Cost The Farmer Around $12K
Police said the pigs weighed up to 200 pounds each.
OPP vehicle. Right: Pigs.
The Huron County Ontario Provincial Police is investigating the theft of 44 pigs, which they estimate cost one farmer $12,000.
In a July 8 press release, the Huron County detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) said that "unknown persons" visited a barn sometime between March 1 and June 21 to steal the pigs.
The thieves somehow managed to move the pigs, which weighed more than some people, and take them away. Apparently, each pig "would have weighed anywhere between 60 to 200 pounds."
It's unclear if the police were notified about the thefts prior to July. But last week, a farmer contacted OPP and said his pigs had been stolen from his barn on North Line in Huron County.
The thefts weren't cheap, either. According to OPP, the farmer is estimated to be out $12,000 as a result of his pigs being stolen.
As for the culprits, OPP continues to investigate. If you know anything about this pig-napping, the OPP is looking for your help. You can call them at 1-888-310-1122 to give them more information on this incident.
You can also send an anonymous tip to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or at hpcrimestoppers.com, where police say tipsters "may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000."
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