Jeremy Clarkson reported that 11 sheep had been stolen from his 1,000-acre Diddly Squat Farm in Oxfordshire, prompting a police investigation and angry warnings from the television presenter. Thames Valley Police have now confirmed that the apparent theft was actually caused by an accidental miscount by farm staff, with all animals accounted for and the investigation closed.

Clarkson and co-star Kaleb Cooper initially found only 16 of their 27 easycare sheep in the remote Cotswolds field, leading to concerns that the farm had been targeted by rustlers, particularly given the farm's profile from the Amazon Prime series. The sheep were valued at over £2,000 at market, with lambs worth up to £8,000 for meat. The incident has highlighted broader concerns about farming security and viability; Clarkson has previously discussed the financial challenges of modern agriculture, with his farm having recorded minimal profits in recent years despite the £4.45 million purchase price.