A SIX-foot high crucifix, which once belonged to a convent, has been stolen.

The solid bronze religious artefact was taken from Newcomen Green, Longlands, Middlesbrough on the evening of Tuesday, June 21.

The four-and-a-half foot wide crucifix was attached to a wall bordering a grassed area.

It was being preserved by social housing provider, Tees Valley Housing which acquired it from a convent formerly on the site.

Anyone with information is asked to contact PC Neil Horner on 01642-303126 or Crimestoppers on 0800-555111.