Cattle Rustling on the Rise in East Texas
Posted/updated on: April 25, 2013 at 5:19 pm
TYLER — The Texas and Southwest Cattle Raisers Association put out a crime watch recently in East Texas after nearly 20 cows were stolen from a ranch in Wood County, and many from other counties as well. According to KETK, local ranchers say that cattle criminals must be stopped. Livestock means money for ranchers in East Texas, and that’s exactly why thieves want the animals. Cattle rustling is on the rise in recent years, and officials say agencies are cracking down on the rustlers. But officials say the cows’ value means cattle theft will likely continue to go up.
