Two capybaras were stolen from a farm near Forres, Scotland, with no signs of escape found during a search
Farm Owners Report Theft of Capybaras
The farm’s owners expressed their fear when they could not see the mammals in their heated enclosure on Tuesday morning, amid the current bitterly cold weather.
Despite a thorough search of the enclosure and the wider farm, the animals were nowhere to be found. There were also no footprints or signs indicating they had escaped.
In a social media post, the farm stated that the police had been notified of the “incredibly distressing” incident.
Details of the Incident
| Event | Details |
|---|---|
| Date | January 6, 2026 |
| Time | 3:10 PM |
| Location | Dallas area near Forres |
| Animals Stolen | Two capybaras |
The post also raised concerns about the animals’ welfare, noting they have “very specific” needs regarding heating, housing, and diet.
“I can’t believe I’m having to write this, but our breeding pair of capybaras, who we welcomed to the farm in March last year, have been stolen,” the post read.
“They were not in their heated enclosure this morning. Given the awful weather, we feared the worst and carried out a full search of the enclosure and pond.”
“With the snow and ice, this has not been easy, but there is absolutely no trace of them,” the post continued.
“The police have been informed and the farm has been thoroughly searched. There are no footprints or signs of escape outside of their enclosure.”
“I would really appreciate this post being shared in case someone is attempting to sell them on,” the post added.
It continued: “Capybaras require very specific heating, housing, and dietary needs, and this situation is incredibly distressing for us.”
“Yes, they cost a considerable amount, but in the grand scheme of things that is irrelevant — we just want our animals home. We are absolutely devastated.”
A Police Scotland spokesperson stated: “Around 3:10 PM on Tuesday, January 6, 2026, we received a report of a theft of two capybaras at a premises in the Dallas area near Forres.”
“Inquiries are at an early stage.”
