Raiders steal 40 pigs from farmyard at Troston

A total of 40 pigs have been stolen from a farmyard at Troston.

At some point between 4.30pm on Friday, May 31, and 7am on Saturday, June 1, the animals were taken from a pen at the farm to the north of the village.

The pigs are described as 25kg Hampshire Cross weaner pigs, which are a mixture of black, white and black and white.

Officers are keen to hear from anybody who may have seen either a suspicious vehicle or person in the vicinity during the time above, or who may know individuals trying to sell pigs which match the above description.

Anyone with any information is asked to visit www.suffolk.police.uk/contact-us/existing-report-update quoting reference 37/32498/19 or call Suffolk Police on 101.

Police would urge other livestock farmers to remain vigilant at this time and to consider installing portable cameras on their land. Police are also urging farmers to call officers if they have concerns. If a crime is in progress always call 999.