A plaque has been stolen from a much-loved bear statue in York.

North Yorkshire Police says a resident reported that the plaque went missing from the statue in Chalfonts, off Tadcaster Road, overnight between November 5-6.

A police spokesperson said: "We know the the statue is a prominent and much-loved local landmark.

"We’re appealing for anyone with information about what has happened to the plaque to contact us – particularly if they have relevant CCTV or video doorbell footage of the location."

Anyone who can help should call North Yorkshire Police on 101, quoting reference 12240203034, or contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.