He visits Rauðúlfr and his family who have been accused of cattle theft.

His job was always to unravel crimes, from cattle theft to murder.

Settlers also killed several over claims of cattle theft.

Each case of cattle theft has the same value as the murder and the gang robbery.

During the years 1918 - 21, a period of severe food shortages, there was a large increase in cattle theft.

As soon as the price of food fell, cattle theft declined.

In any event, the matter of the cattle thefts must be set right with the Buchanans.

A total of 428 accused thieves were arrested, including some for cattle theft, the police added.

But figures from several states show cattle thefts are increasing.

The other makes cattle theft a felony in all cases.