Theft has been a problem since the beginning of time and continues to plague societies on all parts of the planet. Namibia is no exception. Here is a story about the theft of a prized heifer in that African country.

The Outjo Police arrested a woman and two men last week for stock theft. The three appeared in the local Magistrate's Court and were denied bail.

Outjo Police said a farmer reported the theft of a heifer from his farm Steineck. The heifer was valued at around N$4 500 ($375).

The following takes living off the fat of the land to a whole new level. Acting on a tip-off the next day, the Police arrested Esther Siwomde (35) who was selling meat along the road to Khorixas. Police charged her with stock theft.

Later that day, two men were arrested. The first, Frederick Mukuve (31) a laborer employed by the farmer stolen from, was arrested at his house on the farm and charged with stock theft.

Also arrested was Herman Hausiku (35), a charcoal burner who worked on a nearby farm. The suspects remain behind bars.

Mukuwe has allegedly decided to plead guilty but the other two are denying any involvement in the crime.

Police are urghing farmers to keep a close eye on activities at their farms, and said it is vital that they patrol their camps.

The vice chairperson of the Outjo Crime Prevention Forum, Johnny Horaseb, warned farmers to be on high alert this time of the year. He said they should inspect camps at least twice a week, as poachers often set up camp in remote parts of farms for at least a couple of weeks.

Stop your cars and walk through the camp. Criminals hide in the middle of these camps. This again shows that crime and theft are global. While the Internet has not taken a firm root in Namibia yet, a stop theft class could help prevent future thieves from running afoul of the law.