Police have launched a CCTV appeal after a hedgehog statue worth nearly £2,000 was stolen from a shop in Stamford.

On Saturday 3 October, at around 2.40pm, a cast bronze statue of a turtle, worth £1850, was taken from Adrian Hill Fine Art in the town centre.

Police have now released CCTV footage of a man they want to speak to in connection with the theft.

A spokesperson for Lincolnshire Police said: “We would like to speak to the man in the image, who may have information following a theft from Adrian Hill Fine Art, Stamford.

“On Saturday 3 October, at around 2.40pm, a cast bronze statue of a turtle, worth £1850, was taken from the gallery..

“We are appealing for information to help us identify the man in the image. We believe he may have information that could assist us in our investigation. If you know him, or have any information to assist officers, please get in touch by:

“Call PC Barlow on 07385408761 quoting reference 26000596082

“Email [email protected] putting “crime reference 26000596082” in the subject line.

“Alternatively, contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously online at CrimeStoppers-uk.org or by calling 0800 555111"