Sculpture stolen from Ryde
Police are releasing a picture of a distinctive ceramic sculpture that was reported stolen from an address in Ryde on the Isle of Wight.
The sculpture is handmade and comes in six separate parts, which make up a three feet high tower.
It is described as very heavy in weight, and has the words ‘Babel Tower’ engraved in the bottom of the sculpture.
A second sculpture was also reported stolen. This is described as smaller in size than the first one. It is a sculpture of a tree, which has a child sitting underneath with their arms stretched out.
The burglary is believed to have happened at an address in Melville Street, Ryde sometime between Tuesday, June 9 and Thursday, June 11, 2009.
Police would like to hear from anyone with information, or who might have noticed objects matching the descriptions above for sale second hand anywhere.
Information can be passed to officers at Ryde Police Station by phoning 101 or 0845 045 45 45, or by calling the Crimestoppers charity anonymously on 0800 555 111.