Rustlers or Maybe a UFO? Rancher Offering Reward for Hundreds of Missing Goats

OZONA, TX – After more than three hundred angora goats were stolen from the Mayfield Ranch, a $6,000 reward is being offered for anyone that can provide information regarding suspects involved.

According to the Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association, the 307 goats, which are worth more than $46,000, were taken from the Mayfield Ranch sometime between April 7, 2020, and September 23, 2020.

According to Special Ranger Marty Baker of the TSCRA, at this time it is unknown if all 307 goats were stolen at once or over time. 

The goats have their left ears cropped and most of them have tipped horns. They are branded with a “Z” on the right ear and had ear tags inscribed with the word “Mayfield” and a phone number.

The owner of the goats is offering a $5,000 reward and the TSCRA is adding $1,000 to the pot. 

According to Baker,  all information is kept confidential, and tips may be provided anonymously by calling 817-916-1775. Anyone with information may alternately contact Special Ranger Marty Baker at 512-468-5552 or Special Ranger Howard Brittain at 325-340-2268.

“We continue to work this investigation, but we’ve exhausted all leads at this time. But we know there’s got to be someone out there who knows something or saw something and can help us help Mr. Mayfield," said Baker. "This is his livelihood. Please come forward if you can help.”