It was an udderly brazen theft.
This life-size plastic cow has been stolen from a field in North Yorkshire.
It was taken from the village of Kirby Overblow near Wetherby between Tuesday 14 January and Tuesday 28 January.
A North Yorkshire Police spokesperson said: “The cow is a heavy, solid plastic structure, making it exceptionally difficult to remove.
Kirkby Overblow
“We would particularly appreciate any sightings of this ‘moooving’ cow (yes, we know we had to!) and any details that could help us return it to its rightful owner.”
If you can help police, you can contact them on the numbers below.

How to help the police
- Call North Yorkshire Police on 101, select option 2 and ask for David Mackay
- Email David Mackay
- Contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or via the website
- Quote reference number 12250016664