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For Immediate Release February 22, 2010
A $2,000 reward has been issued by the BC Cattlemen's Association for the arrest and conviction of a cattle rustler in the Oliver area. Peter Ginter was formally charged by the RCMP with Theft Under $5,000 and received 2 years probation plus a $200 victim’s service charge. The RCMP received a tip from a concerned citizen and later executed a search warrant at Peter Ginter’s home where the animal carcass was found hanging in the shed. This conviction was only possible with the keen observation skills of a member of the public who took quick action to preserve evidence and contact the RCMP. Last year over 100 head of cattle were reported missing and rustling is suspected. Many more go unreported and are assumed to have been lost to wild predators. Convictions such as this one are rare. The BC Cattlemen's Association is pleased to reward this individual for their swift actions that resulted in a conviction. Any member of the public can report suspected cattle rustling to the local RCMP or Crime Stoppers 1-800-222-8477. The Association will not release the names of the individuals involved in this case. The BC Cattlemen's Association advocates on behalf of our 1,325 rancher members and represents their interests on issues of importance. The BCCA is a non-profit Association with voluntary membership that has been proudly representing ranchers since 1929. For more information, visit www.cattlemen.bc.ca
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Contact: Elaine Stovin, BCCA Communications Coordinator P 250-573-3611 | estovin@kamloops.net Kevin Boon, BCCA General Manager P 250-573-3611 | C 250-320-3611 | bccattle@kamloops.net
BC Cattlemen's Association Mediia Contact: Elaine Stovin, Communications Coordinator P 250-573-3611 | F 250-573-5155 estovin@kamloops.net
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