Sunday, October 25, 2009

Stolen Zimbabwe Serpentine statue (Market Harborough)

Officers from Market Harborough local policing unit are appealing for information to trace the whereabouts of items stolen in a garden theft in Goadby.
The incident happened sometime between Wednesday September 30 and Friday October 9, 2009 when a garden sculpture was stolen from the back garden of a property.
It is described as Zimbabwe Serpentine statue of two vultures. It is made of stone and is 3ft tall.
Also stolen between these dates was a chicken coup which contained eight chickens.
DC Frances Rathbone, who is investigating this incident, said: “Due to the size and weight of the items taken, a vehicle would have been used to move them from the site.
“If you saw anyone acting suspiciously in the Goadby area between these dates please get in touch. We also want to hear from anyone who may have been offered this statue or chickens for sale in suspicious circumstances.”
Anyone with any information is asked to contact DC 4050 Frances Rathbone on 0116 2222222, follow the instructions to leave a message for a police officer and when prompted key in the officers identification number 4050. Alternatively contact Crimestoppers, which is free* and anonymous on 0800 555 111.
* Please note, some mobile phone service providers may charge for this call.
Issued on 23/10/09 at 13:00 Crime reference number: SM/03590/09-7, SM/03439/09-3


Source: Leicestershire Police web site


GARDIEN TIP: See our advice re the protection of garden antiques and statuary at http://www.garden-security.co.uk/garden-antiques-security.aspx

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