A WORCESTER woman has offered a reward after three stone teddy bears were stolen from her garden.

Tina Sparham believes the ornament thieves also tried to make off with another statue from her home in Warndon Villages.

"We looked out and saw one of our stone German Shepherd dogs had been moved," said Mrs Sparham, of Chepstow Avenue.

She wondered whether specialists had targeted the property.

"Whoever took our teddy bears knew exactly what they were looking for," said Mrs Sparham, who also has a stone swan in the garden.

"I'm putting up a £100 reward for information that would lead to the arrest of whoever took them.

"It's more than they're worth, but I want to try and deter the thieves from stealing from other homes in Worcester."

The bears, which are about two feet high, are described as grey and undecorated. One was in a lying posture, while the other two were in standing poses.

Mrs Sparham - who is uncertain when the bears disappeared - wants people with information to call police on 01905 723888.

Alternatively, call Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555111.