Tuesday, January 15, 2008

Strange: Neighborhood mascot stolen from Newport News front yard


Newport News Police are searching for a fiberglass cow that disappeared this weekend from its home on Lucas Creek Road.
It would cost about $1,300 to replace “Libby” the cow, but she was special, milkable, and had a history. She used to belong to one of the largest dairy farms on the Peninsula.
“She’s just a likable cow,” said owner Greg Sommers.
Sommers thought a friend from church took the cow as a joke, and he passed out missing cow flyers with Libby’s picture and the words, “Have you seen me.” However, he soon realize it was no joke, and reported the theft to police. Full Story - Discount Magazine Subscriptions - Discount Cigarettes & Tobacco - Nutty News Marketplace