The theft took place sometime between 9am on Tuesday 7 February and 9am on Thursday 9 February.

The lambs were taken from a field close to the Trench Road and Duncastle Road junction.

Chief inspector Ivor Morton said: “Some of the ewes may have an ear tag saying ‘#770800’ and all of the ewes were marked with red on their rears and an orange mark between their shoulders.”

He also asked members of the public to be wary of anyone selling similar livestock for sale suspicious circumstances. Anyone with information should contact Strand Road Police Station.

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