DEVON and Cornwall Police is investigating the theft of 25 sheep from farmland close to the A30 at Sourton, Okehampton.

The incident occurred between Friday, December 17 and Monday, December 20.

The sheep are in-lamb mule ewes and are marked with black paint on the right hand side in front of the rear leg.

The rural affairs team would advise all to ensure that the appropriate security is present and remain vigilant for suspicious activity.

Anyone able to offer information regarding this incident is asked to email: [email protected] or call 101, quoting crime reference CR/112014/21.

Information can also be passed anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers by calling 0800 555 111 or reporting online at: www.crimestoppers-uk.org .