A spate of thefts of chickens and their coops in Exeter has been described as 'unusual' by rural crime experts.
The thieves have been targeting allotments across the city - most recently in the Mincinglake area.
Will Howell from insurers NFU Mutual says the criminals probably weren't after the chickens - but their homes and other equipment..
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