Wednesday, March 12, 2014

Antique Victorian urns stolen from Colwyn Bay garden

 

AN ANTIQUE Victorian garden urn has been stolen from Colwyn Bay.Police are appealing for information after the theft between 2pm on Sunday, March 9, and Monday, March 10. The large cast iron urn was stolen from the garden of a property on Abergele Road. police spokesperson said: "Due to the weight of the item it is believed that two people would have been needed to move the urn from its location."The antique garden ornament is described as 4ft high with an 18ins diameter. It is daffodil shaped with ridges running down the sides and has a lip around the top edge. It has a concrete base which measures 18ins, which was also taken.   
The spokesperson added: "Inquiries into the theft are continuing and there is an appeal to anyone who has information, who witnessed the theft or may have been offered a similar item for sale to contact members of the Investigation Support Team on 101 quoting reference number RC14035771."
Aternatively, contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

(Reproduced from NorthWalesPioneer,  12th March)

Gardien Comment:  Once again we remind you that nothing is too heavy to be stolen. See the advice at http://www.garden-security.co.uk/garden-antiques-security.aspx

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