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Ducks plucked from pen in overnight theft

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The ducks, similar to those pictured, were stolen from a pen where they were kept overnight
  • The five ducks were stolen from a property near Harrogate
  • The theft took place at the start of March in Hampsthwaite
  • Anyone with information about where the birds might be is asked to get in touch with police

An appeal has been launched after number of ducks were stolen from a property near Harrogate.

The five white Call Ducks were plucked from their pen overnight between 2 and 3 March.

It happened on Swincliffe Lane in Hampsthwaite, according to North Yorkshire Police.

Anybody who has any information about the theft, or who noticed suspicious activity in the area at the time, has been asked to get in touch with police.

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