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Padlock ‘cut off the gate’ during cattle theft
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Date of alert:
Wednesday, 16 August 2023
Crime Ref:
Force:
Police Service of Northern Ireland
The Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) has said its officers are investigating the theft of seven cattle from Ballyward in Co. Down.
The force said a padlock had been cut off the gate to gain entry to an outhouse during the theft.
The theft occurred on the Drumgooland Road area of Ballyward, near Banbridge, Co. Down, and is believed to have taken place between 10:00a.m on Monday (August 7) and 6:30a.m on Tuesday (August 8).
The force urged anyone who can assist in the investigation to contact it on 101 or provide information anonymously via Crimestoppers
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