Six Kune Kune piglets stolen from their mother: Wadborough
(WR8 - Friday, 14 May, 2010)

Police are appealing for information after six piglets were stolen from their mother in Wadborough, near Worcester.

The four-day-old Kune Kune piglets were taken from their sty, within a pen, at a small holding on the corner of Crabbe Lane and Ladywood Lane.

One was taken anytime from 20:00 on Sunday (May 9), two on Monday and the final three were taken today (Wednesday) sometime before 09:00.

They were born on Saturday.

Owner Dawn Christys said:

"We don't think an animal has got to them as there are no signs at all of a struggle or any trace left behind.

"There is also nowhere they could have escaped.

"The awful thing is that these piglets need their mother to survive.

"Taking them is animal cruelty and we are so upset."

A police spokesperson added:

"We would like to hear from anyone who has seen any suspicious activity in the area since Saturday, or who knows the whereabouts of these piglets."

The piglets are worth up to £300 each.

Anyone with information should call police on 0300 333 3000.

Alternatively call Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.

Ladywood Lane
Wadborough
Worcester
Worcestershire
WR8