Case of stolen 'sheep' is cracked
Associated Press
SAN ANGELO — The theft of a fake sheep with a patriotic flag motif has led to real charges against three teens in San Angelo.
Police say the 5-foot fiberglass creation was tracked to the apartment of one of the suspects.
A woman reported seeing several men take the Freedom for Me and “Ewe” sheep from behind a building early Sunday. The nearly $3,000 item was recovered hours later.
Individually decorated “Sheep Spectacular” sculptures, promoting art and the region’s agriculture, are scattered throughout San Angelo.
The 19-year-old suspects, who posted bond Monday, are charged with felony theft between $1,500 and $20,000. The state jail felony is punishable by 180 days to two years in jail and a fine up to $10,000.
I hate these things. I'm sure you've all seen them in Odessa except in the O-Town we have jackrabbits, horses and cows. I hate them all. I'm convinced the only purpose they can serve is for fundraising. If that's it can't a business just give money and then put a banner that says we give money to charity. It'd be easier and a whole hell of a lot less tacky. Plus the cops wouldn't have to waste time tracking this crap down. Kids are going to steal them and I don't blame them. Stealing tacky ass yard decorations is a right of passage for teenagers.
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