Three Victorian lead urns were stolen from a garden in Markyate at the weekend.

The urns were stolen from Cheverells Green between 12pm on Saturday, February 21 and 12pm on Sunday, February 22.

Offender(s) gained access to the rear of the garden and removed the urns and then left the scene in an unknown direction.

The urns are grey, made of lead and are heavy – weighing around 25kg each. They were also full of earth.

Heritage crime is any offence which targets our historic environment - such as famous natural landmarks and cathedrals - and cultural property - such as pieces of art, jade and rhino horn.

Anyone with information call 101 quoting crime reference number D1/15/1200.