Livestock Rustling Abuzz: 12 Hives Stolen from Alberta Bee Operation

Kevin Nixon, beekeeper and chair of the Canadian Honey Council, has been making media rounds today, following the theft of 12 hives from Nixon Honey Farm near Innisfail, AB.

I have vanishing bee syndrome 3 empty pallets,12 hives stolen. “Fellow” beekeeper?who else comes prepared? pic.twitter.com/VwoHIaf8lZ

— Kevin Nixon (@KevinNixon15) August 26, 2015

On CBC Radio today, Nixon estimated the total number of bees stolen to be around 600, 000. Along with the honey and hives, Nixon pegged their worth at approximately $6000.

At least the hives are still here. Tire tracks right into them. Don’t even have the balls to get out and do it. pic.twitter.com/6SzGu3CFFR — Kevin Nixon (@KevinNixon15) August 27, 2015

Nixon Honey Farm was started in 1998 with only a few employees. Today, the farm hires 16 people, and ships honey worldwide. The company is offering a $1000 reward for the recovery of their hives.