2 arrested for stealing, slaughtering cow

Two men were arrested while another is on the run for allegedly stealing a cow from the Village Council at Achiwuib Village, South Rupununi, Region Nine (Upper Takutu-Upper Essequibo).
The incident reportedly occurred between Tuesday, June 15 and Saturday, June 19, 2020.
Police stated that on June 15, the Achiwuib Village vacquero (cowboy) released the cow with brand, AVC2 in the savannah to graze.
However, after a few days, he discovered that the cow was missing and upon making checks, he observed horse tracks allegedly chasing the cow in the direction of a ranch.
As such, a search was launched by the Village Council and the cow was discovered slaughtered in the savannah, with the hide, head and hooves left behind.
Acting on information received, one of the suspects was contacted and questioned during which he claimed that it was the other two men who slaughtered the cow and transported the meat to Lethem.
The suspects are two residents of Achiwuib Village and one from Karaudarnau Village, South Rupununi.
Meanwhile, two of them were apprehended by the Village Council and handed over to the Police while the third remains at large. The Police are now investigating the matter.