THIEVES have stolen a sit-on lawn mower, a heavy-duty chain and three Force 7 aerators from a barn in Ombersley Road, Hawford, near Worcester.

The incident took place sometime between midday on Wednesday (December 17) and 9am on Thursday (December 18).

It is believed that a number of people would have been required to lift out the mower, which was wedged into the barn by other vehicles.

Anyone with information should contact West Mercia Police on 101 quoting incident reference number 0123S181214.