TWO stolen baby pygmy goats have been found in Somerset.
The goats were taken from the yard of a rural property in West Dorset on Thursday, January 11.
After enquires, officers from Dorset Police and Avon and Somerset Police attended an address in Yeovil on January 13. There, they recovered both baby pygmy goats - called Margoat and Robbie.
*Stolen Goats recovered*
— Dorset Police Rural Crime Team (@RuralCrimeTeam) January 13, 2024
Following quick time enquires officers from Dorset Police and Avon and Somerset Police we have attended a address in Yeovil, Somerset today and recovered both stolen Pygmy goats.
Alice, the owner, said “I am so grateful to have Margoat and Robbie back" pic.twitter.com/U0sn9mFhJ5
Alice, the owner of the goats, said: “I am so grateful to have Margoat and Robbie back. They are our family pets and mean everything. Thankyou to everyone who made it possible. I can’t thank you enough.”
PC Sebastian Haggett, from Dorset Rural Crime Team, added: “I am over the moon we have managed to recover these goats however we still need the publics help.
"Did you see anything suspicious at 10pm on Thursday, January 11 in the Marshwood area? Please help share this appeal and let’s bring these people to justice. Pet theft is completely unacceptable.”
Anyone with information is asked to contact Dorset Police at www.dorset.police.uk or by calling 101, quoting occurrence number 55240005815.
Alternatively, independent charity Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously online at Crimestoppers-uk.org or by calling Freephone 0800 555 111.
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