Shetland pony reported 'stolen' along with security cameras at property in Hassocks

  • Videos show the Shetland pony playing in a field before it went missing


The owners of a Shetland pony that requires "special care" are worried for its safety after it has been reported stolen - along with security cameras from the field where it lived.

Sarah Markham and Remy Klein, who are mother and daughter, reported 'Trouble' the pony was reported missing from a property in Hassocks on 3 June at around 9.45am.

It is thought that thieves broke into the field close to A23 at Pyecombe and took her and all of the CCTV the day before.

Trouble is micro-chipped and requires regular dental check-ups and a special diet so she is not in pain as she has a deformed mouth.

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Ms Klein said: "She's probably scared, she doesn't know where she is, or what's going on."

"It's just not the same without her, we really want her home. She gets zoomies and runs around the field, she comes up to you and greets you. She loves little treats, little carrots and apples, it's just not the same here without her."

Ms Markham said: "She can't just eat the grass, so it is a concern that for two weeks now she's not been having the diet she should have or medical care that she should have.

"It is very difficult because she needs special care and you worry that somebody taking her isn't aware of that or knowing exactly what it is that she does need."

Trouble lived on the field with her mum Crystal and friends Shadow and Bruno.

Sussex Police said: "A forensic team attended the scene the following day to gather any evidence and enquiries are ongoing.

"Witnesses or anyone with information can report it to Sussex Police online and quote serial 348 of 03/06."


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