Giant gold ornamental reindeer stolen from high street shop in Taunton

 
A man is pictured walking out of the shop with the reindeer
Standard Reporter25 November 2014
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Police are hunting two thieves who stole a large gold reindeer from a high street store.

They struck at a shop in Taunton town centre and one of the men is captured on CCTV walking out carrying the ornament - worth £250.

Avon and Somerset Police said the incident happened at the HomeSense store at around midday on October 27 when two men walked into the store and selected the large gold animal before leaving without paying.

A force spokeswoman said: "Police are investigating the incident and have identified CCTV footage of two men we believe might have information that could help our inquiries.

CCTV hunt: Police released images of two men after the incident

"The first man is described as white, aged 50 to 58, 5ft 6ins, of stocky build, with shoulder length hair. He was wearing jeans, a check shirt and a leather jacket.

"The second man is described as white, 5ft 8ins, of stocky build. He was wearing jeans, a grey/black fleece and black trainers.

"Anyone who recognises the two men or knows who they are or anyone with any information in relation to this incident is asked to please contact us."

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