An estimated 50 Yorkstone slabs were found missing in a library carpark pathway in Storrington, West Sussex, with baffled officials believing the theft was carried out in the middle of the night.

I know what you’re thinking , clearly crime in the area has gone down an unprecedented path.

As reported by the Mirror, James Wright, Horsham District Councillor for Storrington and Washington, released a statement “It looks like they were stolen overnight which is obviously shocking.

Image Credit: Reddit user byu/smabacon

"The police are aware and the Horsham District Council community team are assisting the police and the parks team who are responsible for the car park are on their way down to make it safe."

As is the case with most unusual news stories these days, after the image was shared on Reddit by a local resident, the story caught people’s attention all over the world - with hundreds of users finding the funny side to the situation and coming up with some truly great one line comments to sum up the situation.

One user said “I hope this doesn’t pave the way to more theft.”

Another added that this crime “May lead to a path of destruction.”

“Will nothing be done to curb this criminal behaviour?”

Alright that’s enough.

Police have opened an official investigation into the incident with local residents hoping they leave no stone unturned in their hunt for the perpetrators. 

Image Credit: Alan Stainer / SWNS.COM)

(H/T Mirror)