SEVENTY-six Swaledale sheep worth £12,500 have been stolen from the Boar Fell area near Ravenstonedale.

Police say the animals have a red mark around the rib area and the letters 'PF' are on the sheep's horns. They are believed to have gone missing between February 13 and April 10.

Anyone with any information or who witnessed suspicious activity in the area is asked to contact police on 101 quoting log 106 of April 29 2019 or alternatively the rural crime reporting line on 0800 783 0137.