THIEVES stole a dozen sheep and ewes from a Cooksbridge farmer.
Eight pedigree Southdown Shearling ewes and four cross-bred sheep were taken from a field bordering the B2116 Plumpton to Ditchling Road.
The owner of the farm said a very bright light and a vehicle with an orange flashing light on top was seen near to Watershoot Shaw, where the theft took place, at around 11pm on Sunday.