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WILLIAM WEBSTER HAMILTON AKA BILLY HAMILTON, WILLIE HAMILTON, BILLY MITCHELL

On or about November 3, 2011, five (5) horses, a trailer, and tack were stolen from Southern Arkansas University in Magnolia, Arkansas. The horses belonged to the SAU Rodeo Team Members. Four horses were recovered in Oklahoma in very poor condition. The fifth horse had been killed.

Oklahoma and Arkansas authorities are seeking information on WILLIAM WEBSTER HAMILTON. HAMILTON is approximately 5’8”--5’11” and weighs 160-180 lbs. HAMILTON is believed to work on horse farms and ranches, work as a horse trader, and possibly shoes horses. HAMILTON is believed to have worked in Arkansas, Oklahoma, and Texas. He will likely seek cash payment for his services and may be driving a dark colored truck, possibly a Ford. HAMILTON has a prior conviction for cattle theft.

If you have information, contact immediately:

SAU police at 870-235-4100 Arkansas State Police Special Agent Hays McWhirter at 870-703-2065 McCurtain County (Oklahoma) Sheriff (580) 286-3331 01/15/2012