Police seek witnesses to burglary in Yarralumla

ACT Policing is seeking witnesses and information following a burglary where several animals were taken from the Yarralumla Playstation on Thursday (27 August 2020).

About 8.30pm, police believe fencing around the property was cut and animals stolen from their pens.

Police have been in contact with Domestic Animal Services (DAS) to help locate the animals, which include:

•       Two frizzle chickens

•       A Polish rooster

•       Two pink piglets

•       Two black and pink spotted piglets

•       Three light brown and white turkeys

There is a particular concern for the welfare of the piglets as they are only a week old and still need their mother.

Detective Inspector Adrian Craft has asked people to come forward with any information that will help in locating these animals.

“This is a very sad incident. We are concerned for the welfare of these animals, and we of course would like the animals returned for all the children who visit the Playstation,” he said.

 Investigations in the theft of the animals is ongoing, and police would like to speak to anyone with information about this incident.

 Anyone who may have information that could assist police, or who is aware of the whereabouts of the animals, is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000, or via the Crime Stoppers ACT website. Please quote reference 6618860. Information can be provided anonymously.