First World War helmet with bullet hole stolen in Caithness break-in

The helmet, which is more than 100 years old, has a bullet hole from the First World Warplaceholder image
The helmet, which is more than 100 years old, has a bullet hole from the First World War

A World War One helmet with a bullet hole in it has been stolen from a property in Caithness.

The military head gear was taken along with a model sailing ship in a glass case.

Police said the thefts from a private collection happened between 3 and 6 August at a building in Forss, about five miles (8km) from Thurso.

Officers have appealed for information in tracing the stolen items.

Police have provided no further details at this stage on the break-in.

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