The Osage Nation Police Department reports that cattle were stolen from a Osage Nation Ranch.

Between Wednesday and Friday of last week, five cows and 12 calves were stolen from the ranch. Osage Nation Ranch employees also found more than 12 cows yesterday dead at the ranch. After gathering information from employees, the Osage Nation Police Department believe that the thieves planned to come back for the cows, but they got scared off. They were being held in a pen and died.

This is an ongoing investigation. Anyone with information should contact the Osage County Sheriff's Office at (918)287-3131.