A NIGERIAN dwarf goat and her two three-week-old kids have been stolen from a barn.

Police are appealing for information after burglars forced a padlock to get into the building

The burglary occured in South Perrott between 5.30pm on Sunday, November 27, and 9am on Monday, November 28.

PC Tim Sturgess, of Bridport police, said: “The stolen goats are family pets and the incident has devastated the family and they are very concerned for the safety of their goats.

“I am appealing to anyone who may have seen or heard anything suspicious in the area during the relevant time period to contact officers.

“I would also like to hear from anyone who has seen the livestock pictured for sale under suspicious circumstances.”

Anyone with information should contact Dorset Police at www.dorset.police.uk, via email 101@dorset.pnn.police.uk or by calling 101, quoting reference number 55160178277.

Alternatively contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111 or via www.crimestoppers-uk.org