A LARGE Victorian urn has been stolen from a garden in Shipley.

The urn, a heavy pot used to hold plants, was similar to the one pictured above, but in bronze and has sentimental value for the elderly owner.

Anyone who witnessed any suspicious activity is asked to contact police.

A police spokesperson said: "Police were called at 1:01pm on Monday, October 19, to reports of a theft from a garden in Shipley. Suspects entered the garden on Hall Royd overnight and stole a large Victorian urn. Enquiries are ongoing."

The spokesperson added: "Anyone who witnessed anything suspicious in the area or any further information is asked to contact the police via 101 quoting crime reference number 13200523902."