Thieves steal lamb and butcher it on grounds at Blackwater State High School

Police were called to the school early Monday morning after the school reported one of their young lambs missing.

After a thorough search of the school grounds, police later located evidence consistent with the animal being slaughtered and butchered on site before the carcass was removed.

Blackwater State High School principal Rebecca Godfrey said the animal was an integral part of the schools agricultural science studies program and that the school community were devastated by the actions of unknown persons.

"We were saddened to discover yesterday that one of our new lambs was missing from the Agricultural Plot," Ms Godfrey said.

"Staff are working with QPS as they investigate the matter. We encourage anyone with information to contact Crime stoppers.

"The Agricultural Plot is closed at present and the school is taking measures to increase security and surveillance.

"Staff and students have been heartened by the positive support from the community at this time."

Detective Sergeant Michael Froggatt from Blackwater CIB attended the scene and described this as a callous unspeakable act stating

"We will leave no stone unturned in this investigation, and we intent to bring the perpetrators of this crime to justice," Detective Sergeant Froggatt said.

Anyone with information please contact CrimeStoppers 1800 333 000.

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