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Tortoise Stolen In Lowestoft

Friday, 13 October 2023 19:56

Police are appealing for witnesses or information after a tortoise was stolen in Lowestoft.

Police are appealing for witnesses or information after a tortoise was stolen in Lowestoft.

It happened sometime between Saturday 30th September and Wednesday 11th October, from the rear garden of a property on Seago Street in the town.

The tortoise, called Fred, is approximately 43 years old and described as being the size of a bowler hat with paint splashes on his shell.

Witnesses or anybody with any information are asked to contact Suffolk Police quoting crime reference 37/59792/23.

Email – ccc@suffolk.police.uk Website – http://www.suffolk.police.uk/contact-us/existing-report-update Phone – Call 101

Crimestoppers – Contact the independent charity Crimestoppers 100% anonymously on 0800 555 111, or via their online form: www.crimestoppers-uk.org

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