There have been two major sheep thefts in north Antrim in recent weeks
There has been another large theft of sheep in north Antrim.
One hundred and forty three of the animals were stolen from a field on the Knowehead Road, Broughshane, some time between Monday and Wednesday.
The sheep have blue spray on their heads, but are not believed to have been tagged.
On Tuesday, it emerged that 75 ewes, 137 lambs and two rams were taken from a farm at Kilraughts near Loughguile earlier this month.
PSNI Chief Inspector Bryan Hume said police from across the district were working to find the missing livestock and to bring those involved in their theft before the courts.
"Local neighbourhood officers in the area are continuing to liaise directly with the rural community to ascertain information which may be useful to the investigation," he said.
"This type of crime is very unusual for the area, and I would reassure the local rural community that police are working hard to apprehend those involved.
"This is an extremely distressing time for those affected by this crime, especially in the difficult economic environment facing the rural community.
"This crime has a direct impact on the agricultural industry of Northern Ireland."
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