66 lambs stolen from Peterhead fields as police hunt truck with livestock trailer

Police are investigating after 66 lambs were stolen from fields in Aberdeenshire using a livestock trailer.

Officers say the lambs were stolen from the Blackhill area of Peterhead between noon and 3am on January 29.

22 lambs were taken from the field adjacent to the Howe of Buchan Roundabout, and a further 44 from the field adjacent to Blackhill House.

A Ford Ranger-type vehicle with a large three-axle livestock trailer was used during the robbery.

If you have any information or CCTV in relation to this incident, you can contact the Police on 101 or use the “Contact Us” form on the Police Scotland website or report anonymously through the independent charity Crimestoppers 0800 555 111.