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Update on June 9: Two of the three parrots have now been found, according to Lincolnshire Police.

The parrots were stolen from an outbuilding in a property on Queensway.

The two recovered parrots were found by two separate people and returned to the owner.

PCSO Melanie Goodwill said: “We are hoping that the third will be recovered before too long. Thank you for all the support and sharing this information because I believe it puts a lot of pressure on the criminals — it makes it harder for them to pass on the ‘goods’.”

Lincolnshire Police are looking to trace three parrots stolen from their home in a Lincoln village.

The incident happened in Saxilby on June 7, some time between 8.30am and 11.20pm.

Three African Grey parrots valued up to £900 were stolen from their home.

The owners are keen to trace the parrots because one has asthma and needs medication.

Apparently all the birds are talkative but one can be quite vicious.

Anyone who may have seen the parrots should contact Lincolnshire Police on 101, quoting incident number 522 of June 7, 2014.

Update on June 16: The memorial plaque has been found by Carolann Topham at the weekend and has now been put back in place.

Friends and family of Lincoln man Matthew Tuffin are asking for help in tracking down a homemade memorial plaque.

Matthew passed away in 2011 after he was knocked off his bike on Carholme Road.

Since, friends, family and colleagues of the man, who worked for Lincolnshire County Council at Beech House on Waterside South, planted a tree with a small wooden plaque at the base.

The plaque is 12 x 6 inches, painted white and is carved to spell out “Tuff Man”, with the first F inscribed with “Happy Birthday Bro, Love Always Dave”.

However, the group discovered last month that the plaque had been taken from the memorial.

Close friend of  Matthew Tuffman, Dave Toye, is asking residents to help find the plaque, as the group is keen to see it back in its proper place.

He said: “As I’m sure you can appreciate the tree and the plaque mean a great deal to myself and my friend’s family. Personally, I am truly hurt that this would be removed from the site.”

If you have any information on the missing plaque, email us on [email protected], and we will pass any messages on to Dave.