At least 19 cows were raided on Sunday night in Farish of Kumbur Payam in Hieban County.
Omar Saied explained that three thieves made away with nine of his cows and another ten of his friend, Radio Voice of Peace reported.
His claim is not independently confirmed.
Farish Mayor Aman Abdallah Hamuda blamed parents for leaving children to take care of cattle in risky places.
The Mayor said men should be the ones to rear animals not children.