'We're delighted to see this little one back where it belongs': Three-week-old kid stolen from Co Armagh farm

The pygmy goat was reunited with its mother at Tannaghmore Animal Farm following enquiries that led to two suspects being identified, arrested and charged

A three-week-old pygmy goat stolen from Tannaghmore Animal Farm in Co Armagh has been safely recovered and reunited with its mother following a police investigation.

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Police in the Armagh, Banbridge and Craigavon district confirmed the kid was returned home after officers carried out enquiries into the theft, which led to two suspects being identified, arrested and charged.

Tannaghmore Gardens and Animal Farm, which is owned and maintained by Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council, said it was delighted the animal had been safely returnedplaceholder image
Tannaghmore Gardens and Animal Farm, which is owned and maintained by Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council, said it was delighted the animal had been safely returned

In a social media post, the PSNI said: “Goat Kidnapped... and safely returned home!

"A three-week-old pygmy goat stolen from Tannaghmore Animal Farm has been safely recovered and reunited with its mum.

"Following enquiries by officers, two suspects were identified, arrested and subsequently charged to court for theft.

"We're delighted to see this little one back where it belongs.

A three-week-old pygmy goat stolen from Tannaghmore Animal Farm in Co Armagh has been safely recovered and reunited with its mother following a police investigation. Credit Facebookplaceholder image
A three-week-old pygmy goat stolen from Tannaghmore Animal Farm in Co Armagh has been safely recovered and reunited with its mother following a police investigation. Credit Facebook

"Thank you to everyone who assisted with the investigation.”

Tannaghmore Gardens and Animal Farm, which is owned and maintained by Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council, said it was delighted the animal had been safely returned.

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