Stock theft on the rise

Stock theft is on the rise in Plumtree district with 518 livestock worth $91 535  stolen between January and October.

Only  185 livestock worth $30 195 was recovered, National Anti-Stock Theft Coordinator Senior Assistant Commissioner Erasmus Makodza said.

"Of the 518 livestock stolen, 214 were cattle, 115 goats, 62 donkeys, five sheep, five pigs and 117 chickens," he said.

Makodza said  of the 185 livestock recovered, 62 were cattle, 68 goats, 32 donkeys, four sheep and 19 chickens, while none of the stolen pigs was recovered.

However, he appealed to villagers not to mete instant justice on thieves.

"People should not take the law into their own hands.

"Any suspected criminals who are apprehended by members of the public should be taken to the police".