Saskatchewan and Alberta RCMP Livestock Investigations Unit recover over $25,000 worth of stolen cattle. In February 2023, the Alberta RCMP Livestock Investigations Unit (LIU) launched an investigation following the report of a cattle left in Thorhild, Alberta. Initial investigation indicated the cattle may have been transported outside of the province. Based on preliminary information gathered, investigators believed the cattle was destined for Martensville, SK. On March 16, 2023, RCMP Livestock Investigators from Alberta and Saskatchewan, RCMP members from the Martensville detachment, and representatives of Livestock Services of Saskatchewan executed a search warrant for properties in the RM of Corman Park. During the search, officers recovered 10 cows which were identified through registered Alberta Livestock Brands.
As a result of the collaborative efforts with the inter-provincial RCMP agencies, 48-year-old Alvin Hamm was arrested without incident and charged with Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Over $5000. Hamm was released and is scheduled to appear in Saskatoon Provincial Court on May 16, 2023.
Some of the missing cattle remain unaccounted for. The cattle are described as Black White Face or Black Brockle Face cows bearing Alberta Livestock Brands BAR 2 V (right hip) and 6 OVER SPLIT END BAR (left hip).
Anyone with information concerning the whereabouts of the cows is asked to contact RCMP Livestock Investigations at 403-598-6991 (Alberta) or 306-537-9448 (Saskatchewan). If you wish to remain anonymous, you can contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS), online at www.P3Tips.com or by using the “P3 Tips” app available through the Apple App or Google Play Store.
Livestock Investigators stress the importance of branding as registered livestock brand(s) are the primary means of ownership identification on cattle and horses. Information on branding can be obtained through Livestock Identification Services in Alberta or Livestock Services of Saskatchewan.
