AN ornate concrete lion was swiped from a front garden in Frinton.
Police are appealing for witnesses and information after the theft from a house in Rainham Way between May 17 and May 23.
The lion is 50cm tall, weighs 20kg and has a large metal spike in its base.
It is valued at about £50.
Sergeant Pete Gerard from Walton police station said: “I would like people to keep an eye out for the lion, and anyone who witnessed the crime to contact us.
“We also remind residents to be alert and keep an eye out for each other’s property."
Sgt Gerard also directed residents to the ‘safer by design garden’ at Parker’s Garden Centre in Frinton.
The model garden was set up at the garden centre earlier in the year to showcase crime prevention devices and methods that people could use to make their homes safer.
Anyone who can help police with the concrete lion theft should call Sgt Gerard at Walton police station on 101.
(Reproduced from Clacton Gazette, 26th May)
Gardien Comment: It is not necessarily the value of an itme stolen but the fact that it can perhaps not be replaced. See the advice at http://www.garden-security.co.uk/garden-antiques-security.aspx and http://www.garden-security.co.uk/outdoor-items-security.aspx
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