Police are appealing for information after 70 live turkeys and equipment was stolen from a farm in the Bridport area.
Dorset police said the turkeys were stolen at around 1:30a.m on Monday, November 27, after access was gained to a farm in the Dottery area.
PC James McClements of West Dorset police said: “This burglary has had a significant impact on the victim’s business, and we are carrying out a number of enquiries to identify those involved.
“I would urge anyone who witnessed any suspicious activity in the vicinity, including unusual vehicle movements, during the early hours of Monday, November 27, 2023, to please contact us.
“Finally, I would like to hear from anyone who has come across live or freshly butchered turkeys being offered for sale in the area in suspicious circumstances.”
Sheep theft
The Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) is appealing for information after a “substantial number of sheep” were stolen from land in the Rhee Lane area of Coleraine.
The theft, which caused a “huge financial loss” to the owner, occurred Monday (November 27).
PSNI chief inspector McIldowney said: “We received a report that a substantial number of sheep, last seen on Monday, November 27, were missing from farmland in the Rhee Lane area.
“When officers reviewed the entrance to the farmland, it appears the rope securing the gate that leads onto Rhee Lane has been cut and the gate was left wide open, enabling the release of flock.
“This is a huge financial loss to the owner responsible for the sheep and we would appeal to anyone with information, or who may have noticed any suspicious activity in the area, to contact police on the non-emergency number 101, quoting reference 934 of 28/11/23.”
The PSNI asked anyone who has spotted any unknown vehicles like trailers to get in touch.
“Alternatively, information can be provided to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111, which is 100% anonymous and gives people
