Yorkton rural RCMP are investigating the fatal shooting of five cows near Saltcoats.
On Sunday, November 18, the detachment received a report of several dead cattle that had been discovered by a local farmer near a land location in the Saltcoats area.
Investigation into this matter has confirmed that five cows had been fatally shot and a sixth cow had been wounded. Estimated loss to the owner of the cattle is approximately $10,000. The matter remains under investigation with assistance being provided by the Yorkton Forensic Identification Section, Yorkton Police Dog Services, Yorkton Provincial GIS Section, local veterinary services and SERM.
Police are urging members of the public to contact police if they have information about this or any other crime. Please contact the nearest police service or RCMP, or you may call Saskatchewan Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), through SaskTel Mobility at *8477, text TIP206 plus your message to CRIMES (274637) or submit a tip online at www.saskcrimestoppers.com '
If your information leads to an arrest or a case being cleared, you may be eligible for a cash reward of up to $2,000.
