Here’s what I found about the latest Calves theft in Mercer County.
The incident involves 64 Holstein calves stolen from a Coldwater-area farm in Mercer County, Ohio, reportedly overnight between about 10 p.m. on May 2 and 6 a.m. on May 3, 2026. Authorities are investigating and seeking tips from the public. [news reports from multiple outlets, May 2026][1][3][4]
Most of the calves were about 13 weeks old, weigh roughly 250 pounds each, and many had tails docked; experts note the theft appeared to involve someone with knowledge of livestock operations. The value of the loss is substantial, contributing to the ongoing investigation into possible organized theft.[3][4]
Local media and law enforcement have issued descriptions and are circulating information to auctions and nearby states, with rewards potentially available for information leading to recoveries or arrests. If you have tips, contact the Mercer County Sheriff’s Office or the listed agencies in the articles.[5][3]
If you want, I can pull a concise timeline, map the locations mentioned, or summarize what investigators are reportedly focusing on (e.g., the barn layout, timing windows, and potential resale channels). I can also monitor for updates and share any new developments. Would you like a quick timeline or a contact-ready tips section to share with neighbors?
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The 64 calves were taken overnight from a farm in Mercer County, Ohio. The 13-week-old Holsteins were gone by morning, with authorities indicating the suspect was familiar with livestock handling.
people.comAuthorities are investigating the overnight theft of dozens of calves from a farm facility in rural Coldwater. According to a social media post from those involved, 64 freshly weaned, 13-week-old calves were taken sometime between 10 p.m. May 2 and 6 a.m. May 3. The animals were housed in a converted turkey barn being used as a calf starter facility near the southeast corner of State Route 219 and Coldwater Creek Road.
wcsmradio.comSixty-four calves stolen mercer county was the result of an overnight theft near Coldwater, Ohio, where 64 freshly weaned 13 week old Holstein calves were taken from a farm near the southeast corner of 219 and Coldwater Creek Road. The calves were being started by Selhorst Farms on behalf of Gaerke …
www.el-balad.comMERCER COUNTY, Ohio (WKEF) -- Sixty-four calves were reported stolen from a farm in Coldwater this past weekend.Derek Gaerke, a Coldwater resident, took to Face
dayton247now.comCOLDWATER, Ohio — Authorities are investigating a brazen overnight theft in which 64 young Holstein calves worth tens of thousands of dollars were stolen from a family farm operation near Coldwater in Mercer County.
www.ibtimes.com.auMany of the animals are described as having docked tails.
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