Police Scotland recentlty attended a report of the theft of Prattley Sheep Management System (Sheep Race) from a farm at Cuminestown near Turriff.

This appears to have occurred at some point between the 10th and 14th May 2025.

It is likely that the offenders attached this to the tow bar of a vehicle and drove off.

The stolen equipment, which is similar that the one pictured below had some distinctive damage to a bush on the winch, which meant it was not fully operational.

                                                   
Any information regarding this crime should be directed to PC Emma Parkinson at Ellon Police Station. 

Quote Crime reference CR/0207388/25

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