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
By RNZ
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 thefirst 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.”
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.
