The RCMP is asking for the public’s help in locating more than 600 head of cattle related to an ongoing criminal investigation into thefts and fraud committed by Timothy William Flad, age 47, of Brownsville, Alberta.
RCMP said that on Sept. 5, 2013, Flad was convicted of cattle theft over $5,000 in St. Paul Court of Queen’s Bench. His conviction was the result of a joint investigation by Provost RCMP Detachment, “K” Division Livestock Section, the Livestock Identification Services Inspectors in Alberta, Saskatchewan Agriculture Livestock Inspectors and the RCMP Detachment in Spiritwood, Sask.
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RCMP said the cattle were financed without notifying the lender that he had disposed of the assets. He was sentenced to one year probation and 100 hours of community service. A restitution order was given requiring him to pay back $12,000 to the lender for the 40 head that he had sold illegally.
Flad had previously been convicted in Wainwright of breaching his judicial release conditions relating to the charge of theft of cattle.
RCMP’s livestock investigation section continues to investigate as more than 600 head of cattle are still unaccounted for.
Anyone who can assist is asked to call their local RCMP detachment or CrimeStoppers at 1 800 222 8477.
