RCMP still looking for stolen horse after alleged thief turns herself in

Alberta police are searching for a horse and the woman charged with stealing him. Rimbey RCMP want to return Hank to his rightful owner.

Mounties in Alberta are looking for a stolen horse despite the woman who is accused of stealing it turning herself in.

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The 28-year-old Ponoka County resident turned herself in on Thursday hours after police announced a warrant for her arrest.

She was charged with theft of cattle over $5,000 in relation to a horse that was stolen in June.

However, after turning herself in, she “provided no assistance or information to the whereabouts of the horse, named Hank,” police said.

She has said she is in the process of selling the horse, according to police.

RCMP said that anyone who is in possession of Hank is committing the offence of stolen property over $5,000.

Rimbey RCMP is seeking assistance in locating Hank so he can be returned to his rightful owner. Anyone with information about Hank’s whereabouts is encouraged to contact Rimbey RCMP or local police. Anonymous tips can be submitted through Crime Stoppers.