[L]ocal people, businesses and organisations including the RSPB and Crimestoppers have offered rewards totalling up to £4,000 for information about the death of a red kite in North Yorkshire.
On the afternoon of Saturday 11 March 2017, a dead red kite was found near Greenhow, in Nidderdale, North Yorkshire. An examination revealed the bird’s carcass contained what is believed to be lead shot.
Three rewards worth a total of £3,000 have been offered for information leading to the arrest and charge of anyone involved in the killing.
In addition, Crimestoppers has offered a reward of up to £1,000 for information given to Crimestoppers that enables police to arrest and charge those responsible.
The investigation is ongoing, and anyone with information is asked to contact North Yorkshire Police on 101, select option 2 and ask for PC 1452 David Mackay, or email david.mackay@northyorkshire.pnn.police.uk
You can contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
Please quote reference number 12170047155 when passing information.
