Fifty seven sheep have been stolen from a field in Perthshire.
The Scottish Mule lambs and ewes were taken from an enclosure that lies on an unclassified road between the A9 and Forteviot.
The sheep were taken sometime between 8am on Saturday 31 August and 8.30am on Sunday 1 September. Transport would have been required to remove the sheep from the field.
Anyone who knows where the stolen sheep are now, or anyone who knows who might be responsible for this theft is being urged get in touch with Police Scotland Tayside Division on 101 or speak to any police officer.
Information can also be passed on anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
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