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Rural crime: Sheep killed during burglary on South Otago farm

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This latest incident is one of a spate of burglaries at rural properties in the area. Photo / Duncan Brown

This latest incident is one of a spate of burglaries at rural properties in the area. Photo / Duncan Brown

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Sheep have been killed during a burglary in South Otago — one of a spate of burglaries at rural properties in the area.

Police said two burglaries were reported last month at a farm in Beacon Hill Rd in Wairuna.

“During the first incident, on 19 May, a vehicle entered the paddock, driving towards a number of sheep before intentionally colliding with several of them, killing four,” police said in a statement.

“A week later on 25 May, the same property was entered and bales were damaged with a tool, causing them to spoil.”

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Two other farms were burgled on Saturday night — one in Whiteside Rd where more bales were damaged, and one on Waipahi Highway where electric-fence reels were stolen from a paddock.

Fences and gates were damaged at both farms, police said.

“Police want to hear from anyone who saw any suspicious activity in the Waipahi area last night; or from anyone with information on the incidents in Wairuna last month.

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“This includes sightings of suspicious vehicles or people.”

People could call police on 105 or go to police.govt.nz and use “Update Report” and the file number 240519/7760.

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