Lincolnshire Police are appealing for witnesses, CCTV and dashcam footage after 35 rose bushes, planted in memory of Prince Phillip, were stolen from outside Lincoln Cathedral.
The rose bushes, valued at around £700, were taken sometime between 11pm on Sunday 16 April and 1am on Monday 17 April.
The police say they would like to speak to a woman seen in the area with a pitchfork.
Lincolnshire Police said: “Investigating officers would like to hear from anyone who may have been in the area around the time the theft occurred, and are also appealing for anyone with CCTV or dashcam footage of this area.
“If you can assist with our investigation, please call us on 101, quoting crime reference 23000229058.”