SEVERAL animal statues, including antique items, have been stolen from a garden in Hursley.

The statues were taken between 6.30pm and 9pm on Wednesday, September 25.

Stolen were two antique bronze Indian Elephant statues, one bronze Zebra statue, two stainless steel Dragonflies and a stainless steel Bee, a bronze sculpture of a fox carrying a pheasant, and one antique Indian Astrolabe.

The stolen statuesThe stolen statues (Image: Winchester Police)

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Winchester Police are investigating the theft, and are now turning to the public for help.

A police spokesperson said: "Has anyone tried to sell these to you or your business? Have you seen them for sale online? If you have seen this items, or someone has tried to sell you them, please contact police on 101 quoting 44240418319."

Alternatively, information can be reported by visiting the police website, or by contacting Crimestoppers anonymously by calling 0800 555 111.