A FLOCK of sheep, worth �5,000, has been stolen from a field near Yarcombe.

A FLOCK of sheep, worth �5,000, has been stolen from a field near Yarcombe.

Police say the sheep were taken from Lower Pitthaye Farm sometime between February 24 and March 11.

The sheep all bear a red mark on their neck and some are tagged with the number UK324210.

Anybody who knows where the sheep are or who may have seen suspicious activity in the area of the farm is asked to call Honiton Police Station on 08452 888488.