100 sheep stolen from moorland near Ingleton

North Yorkshire Police are appealing for information after a large number of sheep were stolen from moorland near Ingleton.

Between 16 April 2017 and 20 May 2017, about 100 hog horned sheep, ear tag 125037, were stolen from moorland at the foot of Ingleborough, near Ingleton. The sheep have two red markings mid-back, and are horn-burned with "JN" on the near horn and "C" and a crown on the far horn.

Police have previously urged rural communities to be vigilant and report suspicious activity that may be linked to livestock theft.

To help prevent livestock theft, farmers are urged to consider security measures like installing CCTV and keeping hedges, fences and gates in good repair.