SHEEP which are heavily in lamb have been stolen from the Helmsley area between 4pm last Thursday and 8am the following morning.

The 26 sheep have a blue mark on their near hind leg. They are mule and were tagged with UK121021 although this is likely to have been removed. Extensive damage has also been caused to the fencing to gain access.

Anyone with further information should contact North Yorkshire Police on 101 quoting reference 12170011121,