TWO people have been arrested for allegedly being involved in the theft of a baby donkey who was stolen from a farm in Hook. 

Two-month-old foal Moon was taken from a field where she was with her mother, Astra, on May 15, at Miller's Ark. 

Members of staff at the farm confirmed that on Wednesday, May 31 they travelled to Buckinghamshire, liaised with Thames Valley Police and recovered little Moon.

Thames Vally Police (TVP) took to Twitter to share the news that one adult and one juvenile have been arrested in connection with the incident.

A spokesperson from Hampshire Constabulary said: "Officers from our Countrywatch team, assisted by the Thames Valley Police Rural Crime Taskforce, made two arrests yesterday evening.

"A 17-year-old male and a 38-year-old male from High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, were arrested at 8pm on 1 June on suspicion of theft.

"Suspected stolen plant machinery was also recovered from the scene on Whitehouse Lane in High Wycombe.

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"Both have been released under investigation while further enquiries continue by Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary’s Countrywatch Team."

Hampshire police were contacted by the farm, which had been sent some information about Moon.

They immediately deployed officers to an address on White House Lane in High Wycombe.

At around 8.15pm the stolen donkey was located, recovered and returned to the delight of the owners.

TVP Rural Crime Taskforce posted: "Tonight officers from @HantsPolRural travelled up to the Beaconsfield area to complete an arrest attempt with the #TVPRural Crime Taskforce for suspects involved with the theft of the baby donkey, Moon 1 adult & 1 juvenile were arrested on suspicion of theft."

Elizabeth Miller, who owns Miller’s Ark, appealed to the public for help finding Moon, and said she was “completely devastated and incredibly concerned” for the foal, who needed to be with her mother.

Hampshire Constabulary received “multiple calls from members of the public with possible sightings of the donkey”.

Hampshire Constabulary has been contacted for more information.