Wildlife officers seek poacher who killed 3 javelinas in northwest Tucson

State wildlife officers are seeking information on the person who killed three javelinas in the Tucson area.

The Arizona Game and Fish Department’s Operation Game Thief is offering a reward of up to $750 for information leading to an arrest in connection with the illegal killings, which happened either late Friday or early Saturday.

The remains of the javelinas were found near the intersection of North Diamond Hills Lane and West Green Desert Road in the Picture Rocks area. The javelinas may have been moved to that location after they were killed, Game and Fish said in a news release.

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One javelina’s hind legs were bound and it was partially skinned.

“We hope that someone with knowledge of this case will come forward. There are no open javelina seasons currently ongoing, so this is a clear act of criminal behavior,” said acting regional supervisor Jimmy Simmons of the department’s Tucson office.

Anyone with information can contact Operation Game Thief at 1-800-352-0700. Callers can remain anonymous.