The short version
- Metro Puerto Rico reports that four Holstein heifers were stolen from the Gemelo Dairy stable in the La Salsa sector of PR-130 in Hatillo
- The owner reported the theft at around 1:27 p.m. on Wednesday after noticing the animals missing upon arrival according to police
- The animals are described as white and black Holstein breed according to Primera Hora and Metro Puerto Rico
- No arrests have been made and the case is being investigated by the Arecibo CIC Division of Property Crimes
Theft reported in Hatillo
The owner of Gemelo Dairy reported the theft of four Holstein heifers from his stable in the La Salsa sector of highway PR-130 in Hatillo. Metro Puerto Rico reported the animals were taken on Wednesday.
According to Primera Hora, the owner, Norberto Vélez Curbelo, noticed the illegal appropriation upon arriving at the stable around 1:27 p.m. on Wednesday. The heifers are white and black. Hatillo district agent Manuel A. Rodríguez initially investigated the case.
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Investigation ongoing
The Arecibo area Criminal Investigation Corps Division of Property Crimes is in charge of the investigation, both outlets reported. No arrests have been reported in connection with the theft.
The owner told police that someone gained access to the interior of the stable and took the four animals.
Where the sources differ
Both Metro Puerto Rico and Primera Hora agree on the theft of four white-and-black Holstein heifers from Gemelo Dairy in Hatillo's La Salsa sector on Wednesday afternoon. Primera Hora names the owner as Norberto Vélez Curbelo and the initial investigator as agent Manuel A. Rodríguez of the Hatillo district. Metro Puerto Rico does not name the owner or the first responding agent but adds the exact report time of 1:27 p.m. Both name the Arecibo CIC Property Crimes Division as leading the ongoing investigation and state no arrests have been made.
What the reports do not say
The reports do not give the monetary value of the stolen heifers, their exact ages or weights, whether the stable had security cameras or fences, or any description of how the thieves may have transported the animals. They also do not indicate whether police have identified any suspects or recovered any of the cattle.
Sources
Every link below was opened and checked when this story was published. Official means a government body, agency or the organization itself; Reporting means a news outlet.
- Official ¡No se salvan ni las novillas! Roban cuatro de un establo en Hatillo
- Reporting ¡Los pillos no dan tregua! Se roban hasta las novillas en Hatillo
- Reporting ¡No se salvan ni las novillas! Roban cuatro de un establo en Hatillo
How we checked this
Metro Puerto Rico and Primera Hora both covered the theft reported on Wednesday in Hatillo. Details such as the owner's name and the first responding officer appear only in Primera Hora while the precise report time is mentioned only by Metro Puerto Rico. The ongoing investigation rests on police statements reported by both outlets.
Compiled by the PuertoRico.com News Desk from the reports and statements listed above, and checked against them before publishing. It does not include original interviews. Spot an error? Email support@puertorico.com with a link to this story.
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