Aberdeenshire crime: Police appeal after 66 lambs stolen from fields in Aberdeenshire
Published 23rd Feb 2026, 13:06 BST
Anyone with information or CCTV which could assist the investigation has been urged to contact the police.
Police in the north-east of Scotland are appealing for information after 66 lambs were stolen from fields near the town of Peterhead.
Thieves stole the young animals from two fields between January 20 and February 13.
They are believed to have used a Ford Ranger with a large, three-axle livestock trailer to abduct the lambs.
Officers said 22 lambs were taken from the field adjacent to the Howe of Buchan Roundabout and a further 44 were stolen from the field adjacent to Blackhill house.
People can also report information anonymously through the charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
The reference number for the case is PS-20260216-2499.