THIRTY pigeons have been stolen from a unit in an industrial estate.

Stainton Grove Industrial Estate, Barnard Castle.

The pigeons were taken from the back of the property in Stainton Grove Industrial Estate, Barnard Castle, sometime between Monday, April 9, and Wednesday, April 11.

It is believed the thief or thieves climbed the gate to gain entry into the business.

Anyone with information about the incident, or who saw anything suspicious, is asked to call Durham Police on 101 quoting reference number 310 of April 13.