The Royal Cayman Islands Police Service (RCIPS) have said they are looking for thieves who stole an undisclosed but significant quantity of turtle meat from the Cayman Turtle Farm (CTF) over the weekend.

Officials from the farm said the theft was discovered early Monday morning (24 June) and reported to the RCIPS, which is now conducting an investigation. The CTF said it remains the only legal source of turtle meat in the Cayman Islands.

It is not clear how the thieves gained entry to the meat storage areas or exactly when they broke in.

Anyone with information on the break-in or about people attempting to sell turtle meat is asked to contact the RCIPS West Bay Police Station at 949-3999 or Crime Stoppers on 800-TIPS (800-8477)