Plea to return stolen bird bath worth £9k

A distinctive solid bronze bird bath worth £9,000 has been stolen from a garden in the UK.

The sculpture, called Noah’s Plate, is 60cm in diameter, with small animals and octopuses placed round the edge, Sussex Police said.

It is believed to have been stolen from the garden of a property in Rotten Row, Lewes, East Sussex, between mid February and the beginning of March while the owner was away.

Inspector Rob Lovell said: “This bronze sculpture is very distinct in style and of great sentimental value to the owner.

“We are really keen to trace the sculpture and return it to its rightful owner as soon as possible.

“I would encourage anyone who has information about its whereabouts or saw anything suspicious in the area at the time to get in contact with us.”

Any witnesses or anyone with information should email 101sussex.pnn.police.uk or call 101, quoting serial 0943 of 04/03.