Statues stolen from Blandford garden

 

                   

The deer statues that were stolen.

BLANDFORD Police are appealing for information after four large bronze statues were stolen from the rear garden of a house in the Thornicombe area of the town.

Officers said this morning that the incident happened sometime between 5pm on Tuesday, October 29, 8am the next day.

Those responsible gained entry to the garden and made off with two deer statues – five and four feet in height – along with two one-foot bronze fawns.

Andy Woodford, of the Dorset Police Crime Management Unit, said: “Following extensive enquiries, I am now able to release an image of the bronze statues.

“Their owner has been left extremely upset by this incident and they are very keen to have them returned. “I am appealing to anyone who may have seen this theft take place, or saw any suspicious activity in the area around the time of the incident to contact Dorset Police in confidence.

“It is possible someone may have seen the offenders loading these items onto a vehicle and these details could help us identify those responsible.”

No arrests have been made.

Call Dorset Police in confidence on 101, quoting crime number C:13:C:45526. Alternatively, call the free and anonymous Crimestoppers line on 0800 555 111.

(Reproduced from Bournemouth Daily Echo, 11th Nov)

Gardien Comment: Yet more heavy items being taken. See the advice re Garden Statues at http://www.garden-security.co.uk/garden-antiques-security.aspx