Thief steals 'choice meats' from 3 slaughtered cows, say RCMP

The slaughter of three cows in rural central Alberta has prompted a police investigation.

The owner discovered the dead cows on Oct. 20, according toConsortRCMP. The suspect or suspects took "only the choice meats off of the animals," police said in a statement released Thursday.

The cows were discovered at a rural location near Veteran, which is 200 kilometres southeast of Red Deer.

Anyone with information is asked to call Consort RCMPat(403) 577-3001or Crimestoppers 1-800-222-TIPS(8477).

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