PERRIS, Calif. (AP) — Authorities say at least 20 llamas were stolen from a Southern California property that had been targeted on social media by what officials said were unfounded claims of animal mistreatment.

Riverside County sheriff’s deputies were called to the 14-acre (5.6-hectare) property near the city of Perris early Monday after llamas and emus were seen walking along the road, the Press-Enterprise reported Tuesday.

The animals were returned to the site but authorities found a lock had been cut and between 20 and 30 llamas were stolen, said Sheriff’s Deputy Robyn Flores.

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The property had been targeted on social media with allegations that llamas, ostriches and other animals kept there were being mistreated.

John Welsh, a spokesman for the Riverside County Department of Animal Services, said officers had visited the site and determined the allegations were unfounded.

“It’s not a well-kept property, but we don’t have any evidence of animal abuse or neglect, whatsoever,” Welsh said.

A group that posted video of the property on social media had claimed to be planning a “mass rescue” but did not respond to an email inquiry sent Monday by the newspaper.

Two caretakers live on the property to tend to the roughly 350 animals, Welsh said.