TWO lanterns and a stone statue have been stolen from the grounds of a church in Trowbridge.

At 9am on Thursday May 9, the items were stolen from the United Church in Church Walk.

The lanterns were stolen from poles at the corner of the church and are very rare and valuable. The stolen statue is also high value.

Anyone with information about the whereabouts of these items, or anyone who saw or heard anything suspicious should call 101 and quote crime reference number 54190044325.