Thieves Steal $20K in Hives, Equipment from Georgia Beekeper

May 17, 2018

A Georgia beekeeper says thieves stole dozens of hives, taking off with up to $20,000 worth of equipment.

Don Kuchenmeister tells WSB-TV the hives disappeared Sunday morning.

With more than five decades of experience in beekeeping, including 35 years as a commercial beekeeper, Kuchenmeister operates Dixie Bee Supply in Banks County, where he often teaches disabled vets his craft.

He theorizes that at least half a dozen people were involved in the heist. He says the thieves likely had beekeeping experience and were looking to either resell the hives or use them to pollinate their own beekeeping business.

Whatever the reason, Kuchenmeister had one message for the abductors: “I hope you get stung good.”

Topics Georgia

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  • May 17, 2018 at 3:44 pm
    Rosenblatt says:
    Nobody got hurt, nobody died and the loss is covered by insurance. I know bee puns can sting, but you're being a buzz kill.
  • May 17, 2018 at 3:40 pm
    #teamLaurel says:
    But I did just see the Yanni 25th Anniversary "Live at the Acropolis" Tour last week a the Oakdale Theater in CT. - AMAZING! :)
  • May 17, 2018 at 3:28 pm
    Agent says:
    Way to make fun of this crime Rosenblatt. Did you hear Yanni or Laurel?

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