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Police say the sheep were killed near to Tuggeranong Pines in Canberra's south. (ABC News: David Sciasci)

Police are investigating after multiple sheep were allegedly killed and injured at a property in Canberra's south.

Warning: This story contains details some readers may find distressing.

ACT Policing today said they were seeking public assistance after the incident of animal cruelty at a rural property in Tuggeranong on Wednesday night.

A statement from police said the sheep were found in a holding pen by the property's owner on Thursday morning.

"In the holding pen, multiple sheep were deliberately injured, resulting in the death of one sheep and the euthanasia of another due to the severity of its injuries."

Police allege the property was also ransacked, and a "large amount of disruption" caused to the premises.

The owner of the sheep, who cannot be identified, called it a "cowardly act against defenceless livestock".

"I hope the police catch up with them," the owner said.

The police statement included some details about a vehicle allegedly seen near the property on the night of the incident.

Anyone who saw anything unusual on the evening of September 16 on the eastern side of the Monaro Highway, between the paintball facility and Johnson Drive roundabout, is being asked to contact ACT Policing.

Anyone who saw any vehicles coming or going from the Old Tuggeranong Road on the eastern side of the Monaro Highway near the pine forest is also being urged to contact police.

The sheep were allegedly injured at a rural property in Canberra. (ABC News: David Sciasci)

They are also seeking anyone with information about a late 90s or early 2000s sedan seen in the same area on Wednesday.

Those who can assist police should provide their contact details via the  Crime Stoppers ACT website, quoting 8501989.