quirky world ... Police should throw in the towel after bizarre appeal

ENGLAND: Police have been mocked on social media after appealing for information about a stolen towel.

The theft occurred on Longsands beach, Tynemouth, North Tyneside, between 4pm and 5pm on Sunday.

Northumbria Police said: “A dark-blue towel, with ‘Dryrobe’ written on the front, in red and white, was stolen.” Anyone with information was asked to call 101, “quoting reference number 43728L/15”.