Beware if you live in the Valley area of Newhaven, because there is a gnome thief about.

My gnome was sitting outside my garage in Metcalfe Avenue with his wheelbarrow minding his own business.

The next minute he was kidnaped never to be seen again.

He must have been put in a car or van.

He had been with me for about 20 years, so I was quite attached to him as he was attached to his wheelbarrow.

He was painted white about 18 inches tall, quite heavy and was wearing his gnome hat.

If anyone has seen him or know the low-life who took him get in touch.

He has no value except to me. I hope this is not a spate of gnome kidnapping.

Paul-John Harris

Metcalfe Avenue

Newhaven