North Wales Police search for thief who stole 14 beehives near Llangollen

Fourteen beehives have been stolen near a remote town in North Wales.

Police have appealed for witnesses after the hives disappeared from Blackwood Lane near Llangollen, North Wales.

In a video update posted on social media, PCSO Iwan Owen, of the North Wales Rural Crime team, said: “Bit of an unusual one for you today – we’ve had reports that 14 beehives with incumbent bees have been stolen from this location sometime between 8am Saturday (29 July) morning and possibly about midnight on Monday (31 July).

“This is an appeal for anyone who’s seen anything suspicious in that time (and) to the beekeeping community.

“They are likely to have been taken late at night after the bees have presumably returned to the hive.

“14 hives have gone so its likely to be a vehicle similar to a long wheelbase Ford Transit or a trailer, so if are you aware of somebody who has a sudden influx of beehives (or) someone who’s starting to sell new hives, please get in touch.”

Mr Owen also said there is a "cost of a several thousand pounds to the victim".

Anyone with information can call 101 quoting reference A121770.

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