POLICE have launched an appeal after finding a "large quantity" of Yorkshire stone which is believed to have been stolen.

Officers from West Yorkshire Police's Calderdale Valleys Neighbourhood Policing Team (NPT) discovered a large quantity of Yorkshire stone in the Halifax area.

A post from the NPT's Facebook page said: "Officers in Halifax have located a large quantity of believed stolen Yorkshire stone which has now been recovered for safekeeping.

Police found a large quantity of Yorkshire stone in HalifaxPolice found a large quantity of Yorkshire stone in Halifax (Image: West Yorkshire Police) Police found a large quantity of Yorkshire stone in HalifaxPolice found a large quantity of Yorkshire stone in Halifax (Image: West Yorkshire Police) "We are appealing to try and find the rightful owner/s of the stone in question, so please make contact if you think you can assist."

If you can help, you should ring 101 and contact PCSO 636 Lortie.

You should quote crime reference number: 13240576345.