The Candler County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help in locating a baby calf that was stolen Monday from the Wild Georgia Safari Park in Aline on Highway 57 near Exit 98 on Interstate 16.  

According to Candler County Sheriff’s Office Capt. Justin Well, it is believed a man loaded the small animal, which still being bottle was fed, into a green Dodge Journey SUV with a front tag bearing the letter “G” between 12:30 and 2:00 p.m. on Monday.  A person of interest, who law enforcement believes was not acting alone, has been identified through the processing of video from that time frame, and the Sheriff’s Office is asking anyone who may have any information to contact them at 685-2568, or the crime tip line at 685-8649 or emailed to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Wild Georgia Safari Park draws thousands of travelers each year to its store and park where various species of exotic animals can be observed and some even hand fed by guests.