ABOUT £1,000 worth of statues have been stolen from an industrial estate in Shildon.
The statues, planters and other items were taken from Sharcon Classic Paving on the Furnace Industrial Estate, in Byerley Road, on Tuesday. The theft took place between 8.30pm and 10.30pm.
Thieves forced open the gates to the compound and let the guard dogs out on to the estate, before loading the stolen items into a vehicle.
Staff estimate it must have taken two or three men at least 30 minutes to load either a van or pick-up truck.
Most of the ornaments stolen are light cream sandstone and are of a high quality.
Anyone who is offered the goods or who knows anything about the theft is asked to contact Newton Aycliffe police on (01325) 314401.
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