THIEVES have stolen a scarecrow tribute to the late pop star Prince.

The life-size model was among the creations at this year's Muston Scarecrow Festival near Scarborough.

Only its shoes were left behind. Organisers added a sign reading: "The scarecrow formerly known as Prince".

Gazette & Herald: A scarecrow of Dennis the Menace was also taken.

Several people on the festival facebook page reported that it had since been dumped on the A64 near Rillington, near Malton.

The Northern Echo: Pop superstar Prince dies aged 57 at Minneapolis home

Prince who died earlier this year