Police appeal after 85 sheep stolen from field in Wales
They suspect the sheep could have been stolen by another farmer
The sheep were stolen from land in south-mid Wales
(Image: Daily Post Wales )
Police have issued an appeal for information after 85 sheep were stolen from Welsh farmland. Dyfed-Powys Police said the sheep, which are a mixture of Welsh mountain ewes, lambs, and some shorn earlings, were stolen between May 15 and June 25, 2025 from Cwm Llwyd Folds, Cennen Valley and Gwynfe Black Mountain.
The force said it suspects the culprits could have been farmers as they would have been experienced in moving flock, using trailers and other farming vehicles as part of their criminal operation.
It is also believes that those who stole the animals would have a "working knowledge of sheep movements and farming."
Officers ask that anyone who may have any information that could assist them in their enquiries to contact them.
A spokesperson for Dyfed-Powys Police said: "We are appealing for information following the theft of 85 sheep from common grazing land in/around Cwm Llwyd Folds /Cennen Valley and Gwynfe Black Mountain.
"These sheep thefts are made up of a mixture of Welsh mountain ewes and lambs and some shorn earlings.
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"These sheep and lambs have distinctive red DM and red dot, red '8' and black 'W' pitch markings and all were ear tagged to their relevant CPH farm and flock numbers.
"It is suspected that those responsible would have a working knowledge of sheep movements and farming and would have needed to access to vehicles and trailer/s for transportation of the stolen sheep.
"It is suspected that this theft has taken place between May 15-June 25.
"If you have any information that might help our investigation, please get in touch by visiting our website, emailing 101@dyfed-powys.police.uk, calling 101 and ask to contact Rural Crime Officer PC 610 Jones quoting the reference 25000545221 / 25000545112 and 25000543200.
"Alternatively, contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously by calling 0800 555111, or visiting crimestoppers-uk.org."
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