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Bench stolen from garden in Ibstock

Police are appealing for witnesses after a bench was stolen from a garden in Ibstock.

The theft occurred some time between 3.15pm on Monday March 16 and 8am on Tuesday March 17, from a front garden in the Melbourne Road area.

The white concrete bench which has a statue of a girl sitting on it, was a Mother's Day gift given to the 68-year-old victim by her daughter.

The legs from the statue on the bench have been broken off.

PC Nathan Adkin, the officer investigating the incident, said: "It may be that the bench was moved onto or into a vehicle and so we are keen to speak with anyone who may have seen a suspicious looking vehicle in the area at the time.

"This was a Mother's Day gift to the victim and she is keen to get it back, so we would like anyone who may have seen the incident or have information on those involved to contact us."

Anyone with any information is asked to contact PC 362 Nathan Adkin on Leicester (0116) 222 2222, follow the instructions to leave a message for a police officer and when prompted key in the officer's identification number 0362. Alternatively contact Crimestoppers, which is free* and anonymous on 0800 555 111.

*Please note, some mobile phone providers may charge for this call.

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