Officers in Wales said 40 ewes have been stolen from a farm in the Brecon Beacons National Park. (generic)
A farmer in Wales has had a flock of sheep stolen from their farm in the Brecon Beacons National Park.
Brecon, Crickhowell and Hay on Wye Police confirmed 40 ewes had been stolen from a farm in the Y Gelli, between Heol Senni and the Crai Reservoir, sometime around August 26 and September 2.
READ NOW: Theft of 40 sheep leaves farmer £5,400 out of pocket
According to NFU Mutual's Rural Crime Report for 2023, the theft of livestock cost farmers an estimated £2.7m.
Police Scotland's Forth Valley team said a similar incident had taken place in Fossoway near Kinross earlier this year when 40 sheep were stolen from a farm.
The flocks' value to the Scottish farmer was an estimated £5,400.
Officers in Wales have asked anyone who may have further information to contact Crimestoppers by calling 0800555111, or visiting their website here.
READ NOW: 88 sheep stolen from Kenilworth farm
