Operation Livestock Thief

March 14, 2003

Through Operation Livestock Thief, citizens may call toll-free 1-800-322-4155 to report incidents involving bovine or equine theft or destruction. The State Brand Commissioner and respective law enforcement agencies investigate the allegations and if the information leads to an arrest, informants can receive up to $2,500. Informants concerned about anonymity may call their local brand inspector or the state

brand commissioner’s office directly and still qualify for a reward. For information, fence signs or bumper stickers about the program, contact the Colorado Cattlemen's Association at cocattlemens@qwest.net or (303) 431-6422 or contact the Colorado Board of Stock Inspection Commissioners at (303) 294-0895.