The agricultural presenter Jeremy Clarkson has reported the theft of eleven sheep from his Oxfordshire farm.
The former Top Gear and The Grand Tour host discovered the animals missing while conducting a headcount of his flock in the Chadlington area alongside his Clarkson’s Farm co-star Kaleb Cooper.
During an interview with The Sun, Clarkson expressed his frustration and urged those responsible to return the livestock.
He indicated that police had been responsive to the report, describing how contact was established after navigating through an extensive volume of automated messages.
Clarkson recounted explaining his situation to an officer, noting that she immediately recognised the Easycares breed, a British variety of sheep, suggesting familiarity with the television programme.
He stated that he made clear his displeasure at the incident.
Clarkson warned that the farm is equipped with security measures and emphasised how irritating the situation had become.
According to information provided to The Sun, the stolen sheep held a market value exceeding two thousand pounds.
Concerns were raised that additional animals in other pastures across the farm may have also been taken.
The broadcaster suggested the theft occurred either during nighttime hours or on a day when production for Prime Video’s Clarkson’s Farm was not active.
He noted that filming typically involves constant crew presence and aerial surveillance equipment.
When questioned about whether the programme’s visibility might have made the property a target, Clarkson acknowledged the possibility but expressed doubt that the location’s fame was the primary motivation.
He questioned how livestock theft could be prevented when a property spans one thousand acres, noting the impracticality of constant monitoring.
Thames Valley Police were reportedly notified of the incident by Cooper and the farm’s land manager Charlie Ireland.
Earlier this year, Clarkson disclosed during an episode of Clarkson’s Farm that he had received a diagnosis of aggressive prostate cancer, which was identified at an early stage.
Following subsequent medical assessment, he indicated in an interview with The Sunday Times that a PSA test conducted in April showed no cancer indicators and that he is currently in remission.
The presenter attended the premiere of the newest series of the Prime Video automotive programme The Grand Tour on Wednesday.
The upcoming season will introduce three new hosts, Francis Bourgeois, Thomas Holland and James Englesman, replacing Clarkson alongside former co-hosts James May and Richard Hammond.
The Press Association has reached out to Clarkson and Thames Valley Police for further comment.