AN unusual item of garden furniture has been stolen from a home in Darlington.

The seat, in the shape of a grizzly bear, was taken from the front garden of a house in the Mowden area of town.

The highly unusual item, which was assembled in three pieces, is valued at about £300. It was stolen some time between Tuesday and Thursday last week.

Anyone with information about the theft can contact PC Greg Beswick, of Darlington Police, on (01325) 742128.