POLICE have released CCTV of a suspicious truck that is at the centre of a cattle theft investigation in the New England.
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On Friday, the Rural Crime Prevention Team revealed the details of the truck they're searching for after 25 head of cattle were stolen in Glen Innes two months ago.
As the truck drove north from Glen Innes, some of the cattle fell from the truck on Church Street, where nearby locals helped herd the cattle to a safe location and contacted police.
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From there, police believe the offenders continued travelling north where more cattle fell from the truck and had to be destroyed.
In early May, police went public with an appeal for help, and since then, investigations have centred on a truck captured in CCTV.
NSW Rural Crime Prevention Team's Detective Sergeant Bennett Nolan said police are appealing for anyone that might recognise the truck.
"We have released vision and are appealing for anyone with information to come forward," he said.
He said anyone who recognised the truck, or who might have seen it on March 2, or in the days following, is urged to contact rural crime investigators.
"Farmers are recovering from drought and bushfires, with many having lower than normal levels of livestock," Detective Nolan said.
"Thefts such as this can cause a significant financial and emotional impact on farmers, not to mention the fact that the carelessness of those involved resulted in the deaths of several animals."
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