POLICE are investigating the theft of more than 180 chickens from Willow Wharf Farm, in Daisy Lane, Alrewas.

The crime was discovered at 8am on Saturday.

The Warren hybrid chickens, worth about £2,000 in total, were stolen from sheds at the farm along with a red Lincoln 3.1kw generator.

A large vehicle would have been needed to steal the chickens, which produced free-range eggs at the farm.

The farm's owners are offering a reward of £300 for information that leads to the arrest and conviction of the offenders. Call police on 0300 123 4455 or Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.