Flock of sheep stolen from field near Burnham Market

Sheep were stolen from a farm near Fakenham. Picture: MARK BULLIMORE Archant Norfolk 2015

Thirty-three young sheep have been stolen from a field in Norfolk.

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Farmer Nick Gardner noticed the lambs were missing when he went to move his 700-strong flock to market from land they were being grazed on rape stubble near Burnham Market.

Mr Gardner, who farms in South Creake, said the animals were worth around £80 a head.

Police believe a trailer would have been needed to move the sheep.

“Several years ago, we had lambs stolen and further north there’s beeen several reports of sheep going missing,” said Mr Gardner. “But around here we’ve beeen pretty lucky really.”

Anyone who saw anything suspicious around the Burnham Road, between North Creake and Burnham Market, should call PC Jason Pegden at Wells police on 101.