TWO missing goats have been found safe and well after they were taken from a Test Valley barn last month.

As reported in the Advertiser, mother and daughter goats Lulu and Dolly were stolen along with another seven goats overnight between 5.35pm on May 18 and 8am on May 19 from a barn in Lee, near Romsey.

While seven of the goats were later recovered after being found wandering in a road in Nursling, the two females remained missing.

But officers have now confirmed that a member of the public found Lulu and Dolly trotting, ironically, along Trotts Lane, in Marchwood, on Friday, May 29.

They have since been reunited with their owners.

The culprits behind the theft, however, have not yet been discovered.

Police Staff Investigator Melody Manning said: "The owner was so delighted to be reunited with Lulu and Dolly. They are affectionate and friendly animals and were very much valued and missed by all.

"We don't know yet where they were being held and by whom so we are still appealing for anyone who has any information about this crime to please get in touch.

“These much loved animals were stolen after the barn was broken into and Lulu and Dolly were held for ten days - so we are still very keen to find those responsible.”

If you have any information, please call 101 and quote reference 44200177169.

Alternatively, ring Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.