POLICE are appealing for any information which could lead to the safe return of a stolen foal from the Truro area.

A female chestnut skewbald Shetland pony, two-month-old Lucy was taken from farmland near Allet between July 11 and 12.

PC Lucy Wyatt, equine crime lead at Devon and Cornwall Police, said: "Lucy's owner is understandably distraught. At this age, foals are reliant on their mother's milk and we are fearing for Lucy's safety.

“We’re appealing for anyone who may have seen any suspicious activity or vehicles in the area to report it to us. At her age and size, it is possible that Lucy could fit in a vehicle.

“We don’t have any more information at this time about the time or date that Lucy was taken, but it would have required someone to enter the field and take hold of Lucy before removing her.

"If anyone has any information about Lucy's whereabouts, please get in contact. Equally, if you have Lucy, please bring her home.

Anyone with any information is asked to contact the force via its website or call 101 quoting crime reference number 50250178907.

Alternatively, information can be shared anonymously with CrimeStoppers by calling 0800 555111. or at https://crimestoppers-uk.org.