Sheep stolen at Broughshane

POLICE in Ballymena are seeking the thieves who stole sheep earlier this week from the Knowehead Road area of Broughshane and are appealing to anyone with information about the crime to come forward.
By The Newsroom
Published 26th Jul 2012, 12:59 BST

It was reported to the PSNI that a quantity of livestock was stolen from the area sometime between Monday, July 23, and Wednesday, July 25.

The sheep can be identified by having blue spray on their heads and are not believed to have been tagged.

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Area Commander, Chief Inspector Bryan Hume said: “Police from across the district are working in order to find the missing livestock, as well as to bring those involved before the courts. Local Neighbourhood Officers in the area are continuing to liaise directly with the rural community to ascertain information which may be useful to the investigation.

“This type of crime is very unusual for the area, and I would reassure the local rural community that police are working hard to apprehend those involved.

“This is an extremely distressing time for those affected by this crime, especially in the difficult economic environment facing the rural community. This crime has a direct impact on the agricultural industry of Northern Ireland,” said the Chief Inspector.

Enquiries are continuing and police would appeal to anyone with any information to contact Ballymena CID on 0845 600 8000.

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