Thieves smash into van in middle of the night and steal ... a tea set

The stoneware tea set was taken from a van parked on Windsor Crescent after one of the vehicle's back windows was smashed.

It happened at around 3.30am on Thursday May 7; police have just released details.

Anyone with information about the theft should call police on 101, quoting reference 16/51068/20.

Information can also be passed onto CrimeStoppers, anonymously, via 0800 555111.

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