RURAL residents have been urged to be on vigilant after a number of thefts.
West Mercia Police have been informed of several stone ornament thefts in rural locations around Wem.
A spokesman took to the North Shropshire Safer Neighbourhoods team Twitter page to issue advice to residents.
The spokesman said: "Please move expensive items close to your home, take photo's and consider security marking them."
Anyone with information on a crime can contact West Mercia Police on 101, or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
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