North Wales Police rural crime team is appealing for information after receiving reports of “spooked” dairy cattle in the Moor Lane area of Higher Kinnerton, Flintshire, due to loose dogs.
The team said the incident occurred yesterday (Wednesday, July 17) at around 5:00p.m.
The two dogs are described as an Alsatian and Golden Labrador, with a witness describing them as being “very well cared for”.
There was no owner with the dogs, and they went on to spook a herd of dairy cattle in the area.
“Thankfully at this stage no injury appears to have occurred to the livestock,” North Wales Police rural crime team said.
PC Dave Allen from the rural crime team has asked that local dog owners check the boundaries of their property to prevent any escapes and make good any repairs that are needed.
“Also, if you have any further information the team can be contacted on 101 and the event number to quote is Q104793,” the team said.
Yorkshire sheep theft
Last week, South Yorkshire Police reported the theft of 126 sheep from land on Owday Lane in Worksop.
It is reported that between Wednesday, June 26, and Sunday, June 30, access was gained to the land.
It is believed that 46 ewes were taken, leaving lambs in the field without a mother, and 80 lambs, some taken without their mothers.
All sheep have a blue mark on their shoulders.
Investigating officer Amy Jolliffe said: “This is a very sad incident which has left lambs without a mother.
“The farmer of the sheep has also lost a significant amount of money, affecting his business.
“The sheep have been treated with medication making them unfit for human consumption for a certain amount of time.”
