4 Sheep Stolen from Hotel Trailer in Indianapolis

Police searching for missing livestock trailer and valuable sheep herd.

Mar. 29, 2026 at 5:56pm

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A trailer containing four sheep, including a rare all-white baby lamb, was stolen from a Holiday Inn hotel on the northwest side of Indianapolis on Sunday morning. The trailer and livestock are estimated to be worth over $95,000 total, and police are asking the public for any information that could lead to the recovery of the stolen animals.

Why it matters

Livestock theft is an ongoing problem for farmers and ranchers, with sheep and other small livestock being particularly vulnerable targets. This high-value theft from a hotel parking lot highlights the need for improved security measures and community vigilance to protect valuable farm animals, even in urban areas.

The details

According to the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department report, the theft occurred around 8:07 a.m. on Sunday when a truck carrying a silver Cimarron Showstar livestock trailer with four sheep was stolen from the Holiday Inn located at 230 Intech Commons Drive. The trailer is estimated to be worth $65,000, while the sheep themselves are valued at around $30,800 based on their collar and tag numbers.

  • The theft was reported to police around 8:07 a.m. on Sunday, March 29, 2026.

The players

Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department

The local law enforcement agency investigating the theft of the sheep and trailer.

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What’s next

Police are continuing their investigation and urging the public to report any information that could help locate the stolen trailer and sheep.

The takeaway

This theft highlights the vulnerability of livestock, even in urban areas, and the need for improved security measures to protect valuable farm animals from criminal activity.