Police are investigating the theft of a large bronze elephant worth £1,400. 


A man was seen loading the garden ornament into the back of a white Ford Fiesta at about 11.30am on Monday in Lower Holt Street, Earls Colne.

The elephant is about 1m tall and 0.5m wide.

Investigating officer PC Craig Peterson said: "This is quite a distinctive item and has enormous sentimental value to the elderly victim."

Contact PC Craig Peterson at Braintree Police station on 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.