West Mercia Police are appealing for witnesses after 19 sheep were stolen from a farm in north Worcestershire over the night of last Monday (31 March) and Tuesday (1stApril).
The theft occurred at Chadwick Manor Farm, Lydiate Ash between around 6pm on the Monday evening and 9am on Tuesday.
The livestock stolen were all ewes who were in lamb which would have caused distress to the animals involved and enquiries are ongoing.
Sarah Sceats, Rural and Business Officer for north Worcestershire, said: “We are appealing for any witnesses or anyone with information about the theft of 19 ewes from this farm which is near to junction 4 of the M5 at Lydiate Ash.”
“The farmers are understandably distressed by the damage to their livelihood but also for the welfare of the sheep who were in lamb when they were stolen.”
“It would have taken a larger vehicle, possibly with a trailer, to take them so we are appealing for anyone who may have seen anything or possibly has dashcam or CCTV footage to call 101 quoting reference number 328i of 2nd of April.
“Alternatively, information can be shared anonymously with the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or by visiting www.crimestoppers-org.uk .”
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