Staffordshire Police has launched an investigation after three cows were stolen from a farm in Stafford.
The theft occurred between 5:30p.m on Monday, November 6, and 7:00a.m on Tuesday, November 7, at Amerton Farm in Stowe-by-Chartley.
Officers visited the site yesterday (Wednesday, November 8) and a forensic examination of the area has been carried out as the force continues to investigate the incident.
The effected farmer discovered that cows had been stolen, after finding animal blood left at the scene and signs of forced entry at a nearby gate.
Stafford Borough inspector, Rebecca Evans, said: “Officers remain in the area today (Thursday, November 9) and are continuing to progress lines of enquiry at pace and speak to those who might have information around potential suspects.
“Rural crime can have a profound impact on local people, businesses and communities.
“We are committed to acting on their concerns, policing rural areas as proactively as possible and finding new ways to support the needs and priorities of our communities.”
Anyone with any information on the theft of the cows that can help Staffordshire Police with its investigation is urged to get in touch by calling 101 and quoting incident 132 of November 7, or by messaging the force using Live Chat on its website.
Alternatively, those with information can report anonymously by calling Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
The theft of the cows follows a similar incident in the area that occurred last month.
A cow was killed on a farm on Drointon Lane, Grindley, and Staffordshire Police were called to the address shortly after 5:00p.m on Wednesday, October 18.
The owner had found the cow at the scene. Parts of the cow had been harvested for meat.
