30,000 baby chicks stolen from southern Ontario farm: OPP

Posted April 21, 2023 8:43 am.

Last Updated April 21, 2023 8:53 am.

Police are investigating after thousands of baby chicks went missing in southwestern Ontario.

Provincial police say 30,000 baby chicks were stolen from a farm in South Huron.

According to police, the total value of the stolen birds is $42,000.

Investigators are appealing to the public for any information.

#HuronOPP is investigating the recent theft of 30,000 baby chicks stolen from a farm in @SouthHuron. Total value of loss is $42,000. If you have any info that would assist #OPP, please contact 1-888-310-1122, 1-800-222-TIPS, or leave a web tip at https://t.co/gccvAfLdZB. ^cs. pic.twitter.com/x3NSyGfnlS

— OPP West Region (@OPP_WR) April 21, 2023

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