Three stolen pygmy goats reunited with owner

By Daniel Jae Webb via SWNS

Three pygmy goats stolen from a farm have been reunited with their owner after being found abandoned.

The goats - named Jasmine, Primrose, and Poppy - were taken from Honeycomb Farm in Hailsham, Sussex, last Monday.

They were found abandoned in a field 12 miles away from Uckfield on Thursday night with their ear tags removed, which caused minor injuries.

Owner Paul Koc said: “We’re so pleased they have been returned, it means so much to us and especially my daughter.

“We now want to find out who the culprits are, so this doesn’t happen to anyone else.”

Police investigating the theft of the animals believe they were taken between 4 pm last Sunday and 6 am the following day.

They are believed to have been left at some point between 6.30 pm and 9.30 pm on Thursday.

Sergeant Tom Carter said: “This has been an extremely distressing time for this family and we recognize the impact animal theft has on victims.

“That is why we take all reports of this nature extremely seriously and will investigate all reasonable lines of inquiry.

“If you can help with the investigation, please report it to the police.”