A GOOSE and 10 chickens have been stolen from villagers in West Huntspill, near Highbridge, this month.
Police have appealed for the public's help to gather information or CCTV footage in relation to the offences, which also saw fencing and tools taken.
On September 11, a goose and an electric fencing unit were stolen from Swell Close, and other animals were frightened by the offender(s).
The following night, 10 chickens were stolen from an address on Main Road, along with metal, electric fencing and tools.
A Sedgemoor Neighbourhood Policing spokesperson said: “A goose and (Bump) electric fencing unit was stolen overnight on the 11th from a location in Swell Close, West Huntspill.
“The offender/s entered the site and also threw food supplies around scaring other animals.
“(If you have) any information or CCTV images, please contact the police on 101 quoting reference number 5224240831 stating NHW, or call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
“Also, a shed was entered, without force, in Main Road, West Huntspill, between 9pm on the 12th and 7am on the 13th.
“Metal and electric fencing was stolen, together with 10 chickens and various tools.
“Any information, CCTV images, please contact the police on 101 quoting reference number: 5224241668 stating NHW, or call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
“Thank you for your support.”
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