Image appeal following theft of poultry near Sherborne

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Officers investigating the theft of poultry near Sherborne are issuing images of a man they would like to speak to.

Several chickens were stolen from an enclosure at a smallholding in the area of Poyntington at around 6.45pm on Wednesday 8 April 2020.

Following enquiries, officers have obtained images of a man captured on a wildlife camera in the area at the time of the offence and a vehicle, believed to be a black Kia Sportage.

The car left the scene in the direction of Oborne following the incident.

Police Constable Pete Moore, of Sherborne police, said: “We are continuing to investigate this theft and I am now in position to release images of a man we would like to speak to and one of the images also shows the vehicle seen at the scene.

View images here:

https://www.dorset.police.uk/media/63719/chickens-1-14-may-2020.jpg

https://www.dorset.police.uk/media/63718/chickens-2-14-may-2020.jpg

“I would urge anyone with information as to his identity to please contact us.”

Anyone with information is asked to contact Dorset Police at www.dorset.police.uk, via email 101@dorset.pnn.police.uk or by calling 101, quoting occurrence number 55200053558. Alternatively, to stay 100 per cent anonymous, contact the independent charity Crimestoppers online at Crimestoppers-uk.org or call freephone 0800 555 111.

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Julie Heath (Dorset Police, Neighbourhood Alert Officer, Dorset)

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