A STOLEN bow and arrows could prove fatal if they fall into the wrong hands, say police.
The professional longbow and six aluminium arrows were taken from a garage in Fines Park, Annfield Plain, near Stanley, County Durham at about 9pm on Tuesday.
PC Kieron Walker, of Stanley police said: "The bow is old and in poor condition, but is a very dangerous weapon nevertheless.
"If it falls into the wrong hands, the consequences could be fatal."
The green, stainless steel bow was inside a case, along with the arrows, which have round tops and red and white fletching.
The thieves also took two home mechanic kits, a two-and-a-half tonne trailer jack, step ladder, Electrolux vacuum cleaner, punch bag and boxing gloves, and a black, hand-held lamp.
Anyone with information is asked to contact PC Walker on (01207) 232144.
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