Detectives are appealing for information after a rare owl statue was stolen from a hotel.

The stone figure, which is mounted on a wooden base, was taken from Glencoe House sometime between Wednesday, November 15, and the morning of Friday, November 17.

The statue is between 30 to 40cm tall and 20cm in diameter.

Constable Melanie Itze said: "This is a very distinctive item which is unique to the hotel from which it was stolen.

"I would urge anyone with information about this theft to contact us on 101, quoting reference NP10568/17, or call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111."