Chatham-Kent Police are investigating a bizarre theft near Wheatley.
Authorities say sometime between the beginning of November and this past Saturday, someone made off with 13 bee hives from a property on the 3rd Concession.
Investigators say seven of the stolen hives are three stories tall and the remaining six are two stories tall.
Anyone who might have information is asked to contact Constable Pfaff at kimpf@chatham-kent.ca or at 519-436-6600 extension #87342. Anonymous callers may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477