East Lothian woman 'heartbroken' as pet ducks 'stolen' during late night break-in
An East Lothian woman is pleading with locals after her pet ducks were allegedly stolen.
Anna Crow woke up on Saturday morning to find the five birds had been 'taken from their enclosure' overnight. She says someone entered her property in Haddington.
Anna, who is 'heartbroken', is now offering a £100 reward to anyone who helps her find the missing ducks.
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Speaking to Edinburgh Live, she said: "We are heartbroken.
"We've been crying the whole morning. It feels like a nightmare.
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"I don't understand why someone would do that."
Posting on social media, she added: "Our five pet ducks have been stolen from our property.
"Someone entered during the night and took them from their enclosure. The case has been reported and the police are working on it.
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"If you have any information that might help us, please message me. We are offering a £100 reward to anyone who helps us find our missing ducks."
Police Scotland has been approached for comment.
Anyone who may be able to assist can email news@edinburghlive.co.uk
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