Two months after it happened, Northern Grampians Police are appealing for anyone with information about an incident of significant crop destruction to come forward.
On Tuesday, Ararat Detective Senior Constable Jackson Seres said in a statement a canola crop at Glenorchy was poisoned, most likely in early or mid June.
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"The value of the crop is estimated to be in the vicinity of $100,000," he said.
"Detectives are appealing for anyone who may have witnessed any suspicious activity in the area to come forward.
"Investigators are also appealing for any other farmers who believe they have lost crops in suspicious circumstances to contact police."
Ararat's Criminal Investigation Unit can be contacted on 5355 1500.
Alexander Darling
Alexander has been a member of the Wimmera Mail-Times' editorial team since December 2018, covering politics, business and property among other rounds. He is a passionate St.Kilda and rock and roll fan, and has previously worked as a radio reporter in Port Macquarie and Gosford, NSW.
Alexander has been a member of the Wimmera Mail-Times' editorial team since December 2018, covering politics, business and property among other rounds. He is a passionate St.Kilda and rock and roll fan, and has previously worked as a radio reporter in Port Macquarie and Gosford, NSW.
