POLICE are appealing to trace the owners of a Topiary bush which is believed to have been stolen from a front door or drive.

It is believed the garden item may have been taken from a property in the Foggy Furze area of Hartlepool.

A man and woman were charged with theft in relation to the incident.

The owner or anyone with any information regarding the theft is asked to contact PC Loraine Haworth on 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or www.crimestoppers-uk.org.