Police appeal after bird stolen in Aberdeenshire

The incident happened between Friday 5 May and Sat 6 May.

General image of a Goshawk
Author: Kara ConwayPublished 2nd Jun 2023

Police are appealing for information after a Goshawk was stolen in Aberdeenshire.

The bird, called Dmitri, was taken from his aviary in Arbuthnott sometime between 7.30pm on Friday, 5 May and 7.15am on Saturday 6 May.

Dmitri is described as predominantly grey with white flecking at the front and has an identification ring on his leg.

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