West Mercia Police are currently investigating after two 19th century French cast iron urns were stolen from a premises in Herefordshire.

A spokesperson for West Mercia Police said:

“We are investigating a theft which occurred in Kings Pyon. The theft occurred between 30th September and 11th October 2022. Two nineteenth century French cast iron urns were stolen from the side of a property.”

“We are keen to hear from anyone who may have any information relating to the theft, or may have been in the area around the time of the incident or have seen the items for sale.

“If you have information this please let us know using the online ‘Tell Us About’ form on our website www.westmercia.police.uk, quoting incident reference 22/101800/22.

“If you aren’t comfortable contacting us directly, you can pass on information anonymously to the independent charity, Crimestoppers, by calling 0800 555 111 or by visiting their website: www.crimestoppers-uk.org

“Thank you for your help. It is only by the police and the public working together that we can prevent and detect crime.”