A total of 29 sheep have been stolen from a field near Pateley Bridge.

The sheep were taken from land next to Duck Street Lane at Greenhow between Tuesday October 10 and October 22, North Yorkshire Police said today.

Officers appealed for witnesses and information, particularly any suspicious movements of wagons or farm vehicles with trailers in the area.

Duck Street Lane

They urged anyone with information to dial 101 and ask for Dave Mackay or to email David.mackay@northyorkshire.police.uk

If you wish to remain anonymous, you can pass information to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

Quote reference number 12230201258.

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