Police Scotland are appealing for information after 40 sheep stolen from Kinross-shire farm earlier this summer..

Forty sheep were stolen from a Kinross-shire farm.

Police are appealing for information after the theft in Fossoway near Kinross.

The sheep are believed to be worth an estimated £5400.

At some point between Monday, July 8, and Wednesday, July 31, 20 ewes and 20 lambs were taken from the area.

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After making local enquiries to ensure they had not gone missing or wandered off, the theft was reported to police on Monday, August 26.

Constable Ben Samson said: “Enquiries are ongoing to establish what happened to the sheep and we are appealing for anyone with information which could assist our investigation to get in touch.

“If members of the public saw or heard any suspicious activity in the area between the dates the sheep were taken we would urge you to come forward.

“Anyone with information can contact Police Scotland on 101, quoting reference CR/0329442/24. Alternatively you can call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.”