Man arrested following theft of 75 sheep

A 40-year-old man has been arrested after approximately 75 sheep have reportedly been stolen from a farm in Newcastle Emlyn, Wales. 

A 40-year-old man has been arrested after approximately 75 sheep have reportedly been stolen from a farm in Newcastle Emlyn, Wales. 
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The lamb yearling ewes have gone missing from the Rhydlewis area, Dyfed-Powys Police confirmed. The theft is believed to have taken place sometime between 7th and 17th March.

The sheep are described as being white-faced with clean white wool with a faint yellow spot on them. They have the appearance of a continental cross ewe similar to a Texel cross. 

A 40-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of theft and remains in police custody. 

Anyone with any information that might help the police investigation, should get in touch online here, via email at 101@dyfed-powys.police.uk or by calling 101.

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