A DISTINCTIVE white stone lion has been stolen from outside a Worcester house.
It is one of a pair that adorned the gateposts outside the home of the caretaker who looks after Stanley Road Primary School.
Thieves stole the 50lb lion, valued at £40, overnight on Saturday, October 27.
"Ornaments are the sort of thing that do get stolen for a laugh, or sometimes because they are valuable. This one falls in the middle," said PC Geoff Dover.
Police are not linking the incident with the recent series of ornament thefts in the area.
Owner John Sharp described the ornament, which has only been in place since the summer, as "valuable to me".
Anyone with information about the theft, which police believe must have involved those responsible using a vehicle to take the lion away, should contact officers on 01905 723888 quoting reference c/528134, or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111.
Comments: Our rules
We want our comments to be a lively and valuable part of our community - a place where readers can debate and engage with the most important local issues. The ability to comment on our stories is a privilege, not a right, however, and that privilege may be withdrawn if it is abused or misused.
Please report any comments that break our rules.
Read the rules hereComments are closed on this article