Live turkeys stolen from Bridport farm
70 birds have been taken in the Dottery area
A total of seventy live turkeys have been stolen from a farm near Bridport.
Dorset Police say thieves got into premises in the Dottery are at around 1.30am on Monday morning (27th November).
Some farming equipment was also taken in the burglary.
PC James McClements, of West Dorset police, said:
“This burglary has had a significant impact on the victim’s business, and we are carrying out a number of enquiries to identify those involved.
“I would urge anyone who witnessed any suspicious activity in the vicinity, including unusual vehicle movements, during the early hours of Monday 27th November 2023 to please contact us.
“Finally, I would like to hear from anyone who has come across live or freshly butchered turkeys being offered for sale in the area in suspicious circumstances.”
If you can help with any information, you're asked to call Dorset Police on 101, quoting reference number 55230186755.
You can also contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.