Three men are wanted after two hospice statues were irreparably damaged.
Two Shaun the Sheep figures in Brenchley Gardens and Fremlin Walk, Maidstone, have been defaced with damage that could cost the Heart of Kent Hospice up to £10,000.
The sculptures of the iconic figure were distributed throughout the county town as part of an art trail in collaboration with Maidstone Borough Council.
Police are investigating the attacks, which took place last Sunday (18 August) between 10pm and 10.20pm. There is a connection between the two attacks.
Three men reportedly took turns kicking the statue in Fremlin Walk before knocking it over and leaving the site on foot towards Week Street.
One is described as Asian with short dark hair. He was wearing a black T-shirt with a small round white logo, black pants and black boots.
The other two males are both described as white with dark hair that is cut short on the sides and longer on top.
One wore a grey hooded top and black shorts, while the other wore a black long-sleeved turtleneck top and dark blue jeans with a rip on one knee.
All three were of athletic build and probably in their mid to late teens or early 20s.
Organisers of the Heart of Kent Hospice had previously told KentOnline how shocked they were by the attacks and why the two statues could not be returned to the art trail.
There is only one week left until August 30th, when the people of Maidstone will say goodbye to the sheep.
Between September 13th and 15th, all figures will be housed together in the market hall in Lockmeadow for a “farewell weekend”.
Later this month the hospice will hold a charity auction at the Clive Emson Conference Centre to help find Shaun a permanent home.
The 51 large sculptures are expected to sell for £5,000 each, with all proceeds going to the hospice.
Anyone with information or private CCTV or dashcam footage who may have been in the area at the time of the incident is asked to call the West Kent Appeals Line on 01622 604100 quoting reference number 46/139972/24.
You can also call the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111 or complete the online form at www.crimestoppers-uk.org.
