GLENDO – The Platte County Sheriff’s Department and the Wyoming Livestock Board are currently investigating claims of missing cattle near Glendo.
Sheriff David Russell said a report was recently made by the Millikin Ranch of Glendo of nine missing red angus cattle was recently made by the Millikin Ranch; the last time they could confirm their location was in April. “We want to remind people to report as soon as they notice so we can work with the Wyoming Livestock Board law enforcement team to try to get them found,” he added.
The sheriff also said there have been multiple reports from Glendo and Wheatland of horses having the hair on their tails cut off.

A meeting will be held at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 20, at Glendo town hall to discuss the issue of livestock theft. Law enforcement representatives will be presenting information at the meeting regarding the issue, and the possibility of increased stops of livestock trailers and the need for proper documentation for animals.
Glendo rancher Tim Millikin is assuming the cattle are long gone but wants to bring awareness to the fact thefts may be occurring in the county. He said as he has talked about the situation with other ranchers, they are saying they are missing cattle too. For some of them, they’ve had missing cattle multiple different years and didn’t realize others were having the same issue.
In Wyoming, each year an average of 45 to 60 reports of various kinds of missing livestock, according to Steve True, director of the Wyoming Livestock Board. “Sometimes the stock turns back up, sometimes the brand inspector finds the animals while checking various herds, and sometimes [thieves are] caught [with stolen livestock]… It varies. Sometimes the geography in Wyoming makes it hard to find all stock – but we certainly want people to let us know the stock is missing as soon as possible,” True said.
Asked if there is any concern with the numbers of missing animals statewide in recent history, True said the numbers typically fluctuate and not all missing animals are theft.
Missing livestock can be reported to the local brand inspector, sheriff’s department, the livestock board, or a combination of the above. “We want to be able to notify inspectors and neighboring states as soon as possible if there has been a theft,” True said.