Birkhill Farm: Appeal launched after around 120 sheep stolen from Dumfriesshire farm

An appeal has been launched after approximately 120 sheep have been stolen from a farm in Dumfriesshire.
By Rachel Mackie
Published 18th Jun 2021, 10:49 BST
Updated 18th Jun 2021, 10:50 BST

The sheep were stolen sometime between early April and the middle of June.

120 Cheviot sheep were stolen from the hills around Brikhill Farm in the Moffat area.

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A statement from Police Scotland on social media said: “The sheep were tagged with the number 584333 and were marked with orange marker fluid.

"Anyone with any information regarding this is asked to contact 101 quoting PDG0124710621”

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