Belatedly I have noticed that a third plate, the curved smaller plate at the foot of the memorial is also missing.

It is to be hoped that the cast statue is not next.

Is anyone able to cast any positive light on their removal ?

PaulM - do we know who actually owns the memorial and should the police be advised in the owner's absence - especally if only to reduce the likliehood of the statue beng taken ?

I have found a website where the names of those honoured is listed, so if the news is of the worst kind, potentialy the plaques can be replaced.