Police say they have received a huge response in reaction to the theft of three wooden panels from Orkney’s famous Italian Chapel.
Officers received a response from all over the world to their appeal for information about the theft.
They have now been able to narrow down the time of the theft after examining visitors’ photographs sent in following yesterday’s appeal.
It is believed that the theft took place between 9am on Wednesday August 6 and 5.40pm on Friday August 8.
Officers still wish to hear from anyone who visited the chapel during this time.
They have also appealed directly to the thieves to return the panels.
Police said that the response showed “shows the respect and affection held for this historic place of worship and the level of outrage that someone has chosen to steal from within its’ walls”.
Inspector Derek Robb said: “I would also like to appeal directly to the person responsible to think again about their actions and to take every step to ensure the plaques are found and returned to their rightful place within the chapel.”
Images and contact details can be e mailed to; HighlandIslandMailKirkwall@scotland.pnn.police.uk
Anyone with information regarding who is responsible or the current wherabouts of the plaques can contact the police on 101 or Crimestoppers on 0800555111.