SIX cows, some heavily pregnant, have been stolen from a Dent farm in an overnight raid.
Police were called to Moser Hill Farm after farmer, Tony Hunter, reported four pregnant Limousin cows and two Limousin calves had been taken.
It is believed the thieves untethered the cattle before leading them into a large vehicle and making off.
The incident, which took place between 6.30pm on Sunday, January 25, and 7.30am on Monday, January 26, is not the first time Mr Hunter's cattle have been stolen.
In 2013 the Gazette reported a similar incident at Moser Hill Farm where six cattle, some heavily pregnant and worth a total of £6,000, were taken in a well-organised overnight raid which left the farmer 'absolutely devastated'.
Anybody with information is urged to contact Cumbria Police on 101 or contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
MORE TOP STORIES:
Comments: Our rules
We want our comments to be a lively and valuable part of our community - a place where readers can debate and engage with the most important local issues. The ability to comment on our stories is a privilege, not a right, however, and that privilege may be withdrawn if it is abused or misused.
Please report any comments that break our rules.
Read the rules here