Theft of Henry Moore sculpture from Glenkiln unsolved

An investigation into the theft of a £3m Henry Moore sculpture has "drawn a blank", according to the detective leading the inquiry.

The 7ft tall Standing Figure was taken from Glenkiln Sculpture Park in Dumfries and Galloway in October 2013.

No-one has ever been convicted of the audacious crime, despite a Crimewatch appeal and a £50,000 reward for the recovery of the bronze sculpture.

However, Police Scotland insist the case is still open.

Ahead of the second anniversary of the crime, Det Ch Insp Colin Burnie said: "Sadly this investigation has drawn a blank to date.

"We have neither been able to apprehend those responsible nor recover the stolen figure, however the case is still open and we will follow any information that comes to light regarding the theft in the future."

The figure had been on public display for many years, alongside three other Henry Moore pieces.

It was part of a sculpture park created on the Lincluden Estate by Sir Henry Keswick, who put up the £50,000 reward.

The remaining pieces were moved into secure storage shortly after the theft.

Estate manager Thomas Florey said there were no plans to return the sculptures to their original position.

He added: "We remain saddened that the public at large have no access to see these pieces in their original positions, as they were much enjoyed by many people each year."

One of the sculptures - King and Queen - is on display at Waddesdon Manor in Buckinghamshire, as part of a Henry Moore exhibition.