Giant novelty lollipop returned to sweet shop after theft

Lawrence Stafrace, from Salvina’s Traditional English Sweets in Lowestoft noticed his brightly-coloured foam lollipop was missing. Picture: Contributed by Salvina's Traditional English Sweets (Image: Archant)

Lawrence Stafrace, from Salvina's Traditional English Sweets in Lowestoft thanked the community for raising awareness of the missing lollipop.

'I am just really happy to have it back. I think when you post something on social media everybody gets involved whether it be a missing person, a theft or an assault,' Mr Stafrace said.

'Everybody has been supportive and keeping in touch - thank you very much Lowestoft.'

CCTV from the Triangle on the High Street of Lowestoft captured a couple walk past the lollipop and take it from outside the store.

A business owner from Lowestoft thanked the community for their ongoing support after a giant lollipop was stolen. Picture: Salvina's Traditional English Sweets (Image: Archant)

At the time, Mr Stafrace said: 'These lollipops represent Salvina's traditional English sweet shop.

'Customers take photos in our lollipops standing near them and it has become a kind of landmark for our sweet shop. People like the lollipop.'