PSNI investigate sheep thefts in NI

Further incidents of stolen livestock have been reported to the PSNI, including in the Mid Ulster region where investigations are ongoing into a report of stolen sheep from the Keerin Road area of Cookstown/Omagh.

It is understood that 62 animals were taken, with an estimated value of around £19,000. The theft occurred sometime between Friday 4 July and Friday 29 August. The sheep are identifiable by a blue marking on their shoulder.

ADVERTISEMENT

Meanwhile, police in the Mid and East Antrim region are investigating the theft of 20 sheep from land adjacent to Cromkill Road, Ballymena, between 21 August and 28 August.