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Pregnant Sheep Stolen in Goslar District, Germany

Thieves targeted pregnant ewes in a brazen early morning heist. Farmer faces significant loss.

There are sheep in white color near a wooden fencing. In the background, there are plants. And the...
There are sheep in white color near a wooden fencing. In the background, there are plants. And the background is blurred.

Unknown thieves steal 11 pregnant sheep from barn - Pregnant Sheep Stolen in Goslar District, Germany

Eleven heavily pregnant sheep, a mix of Blackhead and Bluefaced Leicester breeds, were stolen from a barn in the Goslar district. The theft occurred between 2:30 a.m. and 8:30 a.m. on October 30, 2025, on Wilhelm-Busch-Straße in Rhüden. Each sheep is valued at around €250.

The thieves separated the pregnant ewes from the males and herded them across a pasture before loading them onto a vehicle near the adjacent fields. Authorities have launched an investigation into the incident and are appealing for witnesses to come forward with any information.

The stolen sheep are a significant loss for the farmer, with each animal valued at €250. Anyone with information regarding the theft is urged to contact the police.

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