Appeal launched following theft of bronze statues from Somercotes

Resident,

We are appealing for information after a number of bronze statues were stolen from a sculpture studio in Somercotes.

Thieves broke into a business just off Nottingham Road on Tuesday 30 December and made off with two sculptures of dogs and another of a horse.

CCTV shows the offenders arriving in a car at the scene at about 10.20pm during which they steal a number of items before leaving.

The same car returned at about 11pm, this time with a white flatbed Citroen Relay van, and the offenders were seen to steal further items before driving off.

The suspects are described as three or four men – two of which were white and wearing dark clothing.

Officers have made extensive enquiries into the incident and we are now asking the public for help as part of our investigation.

We have released images of the stolen statues in the hope that someone may recognise them. 

If anyone tries to sell you one of the statues pictured, or you see them for sale – either online, in a shop or at an event – then please come forward.

In addition, we would like to hear from anyone who has Ring doorbell, dash cam or CCTV footage which covers the area of the incident and has not yet spoken to officers.

Information can be passed to us using one of the methods below and please quote incident number 25*0760372:

You can also anonymously contact the independent charity CrimeStoppers, on 0800 555 111, or by visiting the CrimeStoppers website.