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Queensland police investigate $1.7M theft of 5,500 sheep

9/2/2026

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Queensland police are investigating the theft of roughly 5,500 Dorper sheep valued at over $1.7 million.
Senior Sergeant Paul Elliot said the theft occurred near Blackall between February and May 2026.
The stolen ewes and rams carry white National Livestock Identification System tags.
AgForce president Shane McCarthy called the organized theft a serious blow to the farm’s finances.
Mayor Andrew Martin said the herd was likely taken in multiple trips rather than a single night.

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Queensland police are investigating the theft of roughly 5,500 Dorper sheep valued at over $1.7 million.
Senior Sergeant Paul Elliot said the theft occurred near Blackall between February and May 2026.
The stolen ewes and rams carry white National Livestock Identification System tags.
AgForce president Shane McCarthy called the organized theft a serious blow to the farm’s finances.
Mayor Andrew Martin said the herd was likely taken in multiple trips rather than a single night.