Police investigating theft of pigs from Huron East barn

HURON EAST – Huron County OPP is asking the public for any information related to a recent theft of pigs from a barn in Huron East.

Police say there were recently contacted by a farmer, who informed them that 44 pigs were stolen from his barn on North Line sometime between March 1 and June 21.

A press release from police states the pig would have weighed anywhere between 60 to 200 pounds. The estimated value of the stolen pigs is $12,000.

Anyone with information about this incident is asked to call Huron County OPP at 1-888-310-1122. Those wishing to remain anonymous may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or submit a tip online at www.hpcrimestoppers.com.