A MAN has been arrested in connection with an investigation into a large-scale sheep theft from a Newcastle Emlyn farm.
Dyfed-Powys Police are investigating reports that around 75 sheep were stolen from a farm in the area.
It was alleged that the lamb yearling ewes have gone missing from the Rhydlewis area at some point between March 7 and March 17.
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“The sheep are described as being white faced with clean white wool with a faint yellow spot on them,” said a police spokesperson.
“They have the appearance of a continental cross ewe similar to a Texel cross.”
A 40-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of theft and remains in police custody.
Dyfed-Powys Police are continuing to investigate the reported theft, and have appealed for any potential witnesses to come forward.
If anyone has any information which could help officers with their investigation, they can contact Dyfed-Powys Police either by calling 101, by emailing 101@dyfed-powys.police.uk, or online via https://bit.ly/DPPContactOnline.
Alternatively, witnesses can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously by calling 0800 555111, or visiting crimestoppers-uk.org.
When reporting information relating to this investigation, quote the reference: 178 of March 23.
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