Northland Police are appealing to the public for information following the theft of a significant sculpture in Whangārei.
At around 3.15am on 24 August, the sculpture Tiori Toru was removed from the grounds of the Hundertwasser Art Centre.
Senior Sergeant Charmaine Smith, Whangārei Area Response Manager, says the offender left the scene on a bike and the sculpture has not yet been located.
'While enquiries are ongoing, we are asking for the public's help in identifying the person responsible for the theft.
"Police want to ensure the sculpture is safely returned to its rightful spot."
The wooden sculpture is approximately 1.4m x 600mm and is inlaid with glass birds.
Police would like to hear from anyone who may have witnessed suspicious activity near the Whangārei Town Basin in the early hours of 24 August.
Those with information are asked to contact Police through 105 online or by phone, referencing file number 260824/0597.
Information can also be provided anonymously via Crime Stoppers on 0800 555 111.
ENDS.
Frankie Le Roy/NZ Police.
