Twenty three lambs stolen from field: Cranoe Road, Tur Langton, Leics
(LE8 - Tuesday, 1 December, 2009)

Police are appealing for witnesses after 23 lambs were stolen from a field in Tur Langton.

The incident happened in Cranoe Road sometime between 7.30am on Saturday November 14 and 3pm on Sunday November 15, when the owners discovered the lambs were missing.

They reported the theft to the police the following Thursday (November 19) after searches for the lambs had been unsuccessful.

All the lambs have ear tags.

Detective Constable Frances Rathbone, the officer investigating the incident, said:

"We are appealing for anyone who has any information regarding this incident to please get in touch.

"We believe that a vehicle was used to transport the sheep from the field, so would like people who live or travel in the area to think back to Saturday November 14 and Sunday November 15.

"Can you remember hearing the sheep being moved into a vehicle?

"Perhaps you were walking in the area and the noise caught your attention?

"Maybe you saw a vehicle, which was carrying sheep, driving through the area?

"Maybe you know someone who has recently acquired a number of lambs in suspicious circumstances?

"If so then please call and help us with our investigation."

Anyone with any information is asked to contact DC 4050 Frances Rathbone on Leicester 0116 222 2222, follow the instructions to leave a message for a police officer and when prompted key in the officer's identification number 4050.

Alternatively call Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.

Cranoe Road
Tur Langton
Leicester
Leicestershire
LE8