Prize-winning 'Sister Mary' scarecrow stolen

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http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-no ... e-28675876

Prize-winning 'Sister Mary' scarecrow stolen

Cupcakes are being offered as a reward for the safe return of a stolen award-winning scarecrow of a nun.

The "Cupcake, Vicar?" scarecrow, or "Sister Mary", won second prize in the scarecrow contest held in Caythorpe, Nottinghamshire, on Saturday.

Creator Julia Cons said the scarecrow had attracted a lot of attention and "caused a great mirth" since the event.

She said Sister Mary had been last seen with her feet poking out of the back of a car.

It is believed the scarecrow was taken from outside Ms Cons' house on Monday night.

"She caused great mirth among unsuspecting passers-by who tended to stop and come back for a second look," said Ms Cons.

"I couldn't believe somebody has stolen her but I'm trying to keep some perspective on it.

"She's been a bit of entertainment in the village and they [the culprits] have spoilt that and ruined it for other people."

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[JimC]

The thief was probably a habitual criminal...

[Xamonas Chegwé]

There's a really good pub in Caythorpe - The Black Horse. It's supposedly where Dick Turpin used to change horses after fording the Trent on his way back from Highwaymanning. Brews its own beer on site. Been there many times.

[JimC]

There's a really good pub in Caythorpe - The Black Horse. It's supposedly where Dick Turpin used to change horses after fording the Trent on his way back from Highwaymanning. Brews its own beer on site. Been there many times.

And after every one of your visits, they realise they've run low, and have to start another brew...