TWELVE lambs have been reportedly stolen from a field in Bratton Clovelly.

It is believed the young lambs were taken some time between 3pm and 4pm on Tuesday, July 9.

Police are appealing for witnesses and anyone with information in connection with the report. No street name could be provided by police.

A Devon and Cornwall Police spokesperson added: “Twelve young lambs were stolen, the lambs were not tagged or marked. It is believed that the suspect vehicle was a vehicle towing a trailer and would have used Chapel Road.

“This is believed to have taken place sometime between 3pm and 4pm on Tuesday, July 9.

Anyone with information or CCTV in the area should contact police by calling 101 or via the Devon and Cornwall Police website quoting 50240171398.