Harris hawks stolen during break-in at bird of prey sanctuary

Scotland
Animals
Wednesday 4 March 2015 at 4:05pm

Police are studying CCTV footage in the hope of identifying who stole the two Harris Hawks from Loch Lomond Bird of Prey Centre. Credit: Loch Lomond Bird of Prey Centre/PA Wire

Police are investigating the theft of two Harris hawks from a bird of prey centre in Scotland.

Staff at Loch Lomond Bird of Prey Centre discovered the break-in during a routine check on the birds on Tuesday morning.

The theft happened between 5pm on Monday and around 9.30am on Tuesday.

Wildlife crime liaison officer PC Andrew Crawford said detectives are carrying out inquiries in the local area.

The centre, north west of Glasgow at Loch Lomond Shores in Balloch, has more than 30 birds of prey from more than 20 species.

Anyone with information should contact Police Scotland on 101 or Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.