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Police warn against eating stolen cattle 02-12-04

HAWAII COUNTY POLICE DEPARTMENT
KA’U PATROL DISTRICT
SERGEANT JAMES GUSMAN
PHONE: 935-2520
FEBRUARY 12, 2004

MEDIA RELEASE

Ka’u police are warning the public that one of two cattle stolen in the district was recently treated chemically and is dangerous to eat.

The police were notified Thursday (February 12, 2004) that the animal was inoculated and placed on a worming program. They warn that anyone eating meat from the stolen animal may become ill and should seek immediate medical attention.

Police are also asking anyone with information about the theft of the cattle to call the KaÕu police station in Naalehu at 939-2520 or the police non-emergency number at 935-3311.

Those who wish to remain anonymous may call Crime Stoppers at 961-8300 in Hilo or 329-8181 in Kona. The numbers are answered 24 hours a day. Callers will be given a coded number and their identity will remain anonymous. Callers may be eligible for a reward of up to $1,000 if their call leads to an arrest, indictment or the recovery of property. Crime Stoppers neither subscribes to “Caller ID,” nor does it record phone calls.

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