Christmas ruined for farmer as gaggle of turkeys nicked in late evening heist

Thieves have stolen a gaggle of Turkeys from a UK farm at midnight.

The rustlers managed to nab round 70 birds from the farm in Dorset. The in a single day heist is believed to have occurred throughout the early hours of Monday (November 27).

The farm additionally misplaced a few of its equipment throughout the riad. And simply weeks earlier than Christmas, the theft might have devastating results on the enterprise – and your Christmas dinner. Dorset Police say the housebreaking occurred at a farm within the Dottery space, close to Bridport, at round 1.30 am on Monday. They are investigating the incident, as reported by DorsetDwell.

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Officers are asking anybody who witnessed the offence to return ahead. Additionally, anybody who has been provided dwell or butchered turkey in suspicious circumstances ought to contact the drive.

Police Constable James McClements, of West Dorset police, stated: “This housebreaking has had a big influence on the sufferer’s enterprise, and we’re finishing up quite a few enquiries to establish these concerned.

“I would urge anyone who witnessed any suspicious activity in the vicinity, including unusual vehicle movements, during the early hours of Monday, November 27, 2023, to please contact us. Finally, I would like to hear from anyone who has come across live or freshly butchered turkeys being offered for sale in the area in suspicious circumstances.”

Anyone with info contact the police by visiting this web site or by calling 101 and quoting prevalence quantity 55230186755. Alternatively, folks may also contact Crimestoppers anonymously by calling 0800 555111.

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