As a youngster I was told if one has a garden gnome, one deserves to have it stolen.
Rather uncharitable.
It's amazing what some idiots pilfer from others' backyards.
During a police search of a Hastings address on Monday officers uncovered loot of the al-fresco type.
That is, umbrellas, porch and veranda settings, garden ornaments, a hose reel, a barbecue table, gas bottles, a wooden outdoor table, two bench seats, two canvas chairs, a gas fire pit and, for getaway fuel, frozen food.