POLICE are appealing to trace the owners of ornaments believed to be stolen from a grave.

The items are believed to have been stolen over the last two to three weeks from in Stranton Cemetery in Hartlepool,

A 36-year-old woman has been arrested on suspicion of theft and was later released on bail.

The owners or anyone with any information on the alleged thefts is asked to contact PC Dave Williamson on 101, Crimestoppers anonymously on 08500-555-111 or www.crimestoppers-uk.org.