Man Charged Over Pet Deer Death in Wirlinga: NSW Police

A man will face court next month following an investigation into a missing pet deer from a property in the state's south last week.

About 7am on Monday 7 August 2023, a 31-year-old woman reported her pet deer, named Rudie, missing from her paddock in Wirlinga.

Officers attached to Murray River Police District attended and commenced an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the incident.

Following inquiries, a 49-year-old man attended Albury Police Station about 5pm on Wednesday (9 August 2023), after speaking with police.

The man was issued a future court attendance notice for stock theft, fire firearm into building or onto enclosed lands and enter enclosed land not prescribed premises without lawful excuse.

He will appear at Albury Local Court on Wednesday 27 September 2023.

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