Cattle rustlers steal livestock worth £30,000 with sought-after breeds taken

Police believe the theft “would have taken time and potentially a large vehicle or vehicles”

Cattle rustlers have stolen livestock worth between £20,000 and £30,000 in Co Tyrone, police say.

The theft, that included breeds such as Angus, Friesian and Charolais, happened some time between Monday and Friday near the Camlough Road, Sixmilecross.

Police say the theft would have “taken time and potentially a large vehicle or vehicles to transport the animals.”

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A spokesperson for the PSNI said: “Police in Omagh are appealing for information following a report of the theft of livestock in the vicinity of Camlough Road, Sixmilecross.”

Sergeant Morton said: “Sometime between Monday 25th August and today, Friday 29th August, a number of bullocks, including Angus, Friesian and Charolais breeds, and estimated to be worth approximately £20,000 to £30,000, were reported to have been stolen from a property. “We believe that it would have taken time and potentially a large vehicle or vehicles to transport the animals.”

The PSNI Sergeant continued: “An investigation is underway, and we are appealing to anyone who might have witnessed any suspicious activity, or have any information on the whereabouts of the bullocks, to get in touch.

“We would also appeal to anyone with any CCTV, dash-cam or other footage that might assist with enquiries, to contact officers on 101 quoting reference 357 of 29/08/25.”

A police spokesperson added: “Alternatively, a report can be made using the online reporting form via www.psni.police.uk/makeareport. Information can also be provided to Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at www.crimestoppers-uk.org “

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