A BRONZE alligator ornament was stolen from a garden in Broad Chalke.

It was taken between December 6 and 7.

The statue is around 5ft long and police say it is "extremely heavy" and is of "sentimental value" as it was given as a birthday present and has been in the victim’s garden for many years.

Anyone who saw any suspicious activity in the area, or anyone who may have information about where the statue may be, should call Wiltshire Police on 101 and quote crime reference number 54190121230.

Alternatively, call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.