POLICE in Gorleston are appealing for information following the theft of a garden ornament.A white concrete lion, purchased by the elderly victim's grandchildren as a present, was stolen from Youell Avenue.

POLICE in Gorleston are appealing for information following the theft of a garden ornament.

A white concrete lion, purchased by the elderly victim's grandchildren as a present, was stolen from Youell Avenue.

It happened between 4.30pm on Saturday, and 3.30pm on Monday.

Police Community Support Officer Dawn Kemp said: “The ornament holds great sentimental value with the resident who has been saddened by the theft. I would urge anyone with information about the whereabouts of the ornament to contact police.”

Contact: PCSO Dawn Kemp at Gorleston Police Station on 0845 456 4567.