Theft of Bronze Animal Statues from Somercotes Sculpture Studio: A Mysterious Case
By Liam Barnes
The East Midlands are abuzz with the recent theft of bronze animal statues from a sculpture studio in Somercotes. On December 30th, at approximately 10:20 PM GMT, police were alerted to a break-in at a business on Nottingham Road. CCTV footage reveals a shocking scene: the offenders arrive in a car, steal several items, and then return in a flatbed van to collect more. Among the stolen items are a bronze statue of a horse and two statues of dogs.
The Derbyshire Police have issued an appeal for help, describing the suspects as three or four men, two of whom were white and wearing dark clothing. They have released images of the stolen statues, hoping someone might recognize them.
This incident has left the community perplexed, and the police are urging the public to come forward with any information that could assist in the investigation. If you have any details about the offenders or the stolen statues, please contact the authorities immediately.
Stay tuned for more updates as the investigation unfolds.
