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Appeal for information after theft of antique stones

This in from police, in their own words. Ed


Police are appealing for information after thieves stole 10 staddle stone tops from Arreton Barns Craft Village on the Isle of Wight.

Between midnight on Saturday, May 4 and 1.00pm on Sunday, May 5, the suspects have entered the site and removed 12 tops off of the staddle stones situated between the Church and the Lifeboat museum.

Two of the tops were located nearby, but the remaining 10 are missing.

The tops are made from natural stone and weigh approx 40 lbs each. They are all round with a 2ft diameter.

It is though entry was gained through the footpath leading from St George’s church car park.

Get in touch
Anyone with information can contact PC Tim Campany at Yarmouth Police Station by phoning 101. Information can be given anonymously by phoning the independent Crimestoppers charity on 0800 555 111.