Police Condemn Menace Of Rural Crime After Farm Animal Is Stolen And Killed

Published on: 26 May, 2026
Updated on: 26 May, 2026

Surrey police are appealing for witnesses following an incident where a lamb is suspected to have been stolen and killed in a field off Pirbright Road, Normandy.

The police said in a statement this week: “Rural crime has a significant impact on local livelihoods and animal welfare, and we take reports like this seriously.”

The incident happened overnight between 9pm on Sunday, May 17, and 5am on Monday, May 18.

The field has fencing next to School Road, Pirbright. Police said there were no signs consistent with a predatory animal attack and enquiries are ongoing to establish the circumstances surrounding the incident.

The location of the field using the geocode system what3words is: brisk.thumb.depended

PC James Wright, investigating officer, said: “We are keen to hear from anyone who may have seen any suspicious activity, vehicles or behaviour in the area overnight, particularly around Pirbright Road, School Road or surrounding areas.

“We understand incidents of this nature can cause concern within our rural communities and we want to reassure residents and farmers that enquiries are being actively progressed.”

Were you in the area at the time? If you witnessed this incident, or have any dashcam footage of the area at the time, or think you may have relevant information, please contact the police quoting PR/45260054941 via: