Illegal deer hunting in Warburton

Warburton Police responded to a report of a headless deer carcass located on private property on Brett Road, Warburton. Picture: ON FILE

On Wednesday 26 June, Warburton Police responded to a report of a headless deer carcass located on private property on Brett Road, Warburton.

Police located the fallow deer carcass adjacent to the complainant’s driveway and within 30m of their house.

The bullet has exited out of the animal and travelled an unknown distance.

The offender/s remained long enough to remove the head before leaving.

It is believed the deer was shot between 10pm and midnight.

Investigators are asking any person with information that may assist them in this investigation to contact Warburton Police Station on 59662006 or via warburton.uni@police.vic.gov.au