Locals have been left shocked and dismayed as masonry thieves have targeted a Grade II listed bridge dating back to the 1840s.

The Pont Felin Cwrrws bridge near Llandyfriog is believed to have been targeted sometime around May 10.

Tivyside Advertiser: The Pont Felin Cwrrws bridge near Llandyfriog  was targeted by thieves last weekend.

The historic bridge over the Afon Cynllo, is located between the south Ceredigion villages of Henllan and Aberbanc.

Thieves have taken 15 the masoned coping stones from the top of the bridge.

Local residents reported the theft to Dyfed-Powys Police last week after they noticed the masonry had been removed.

Tivyside Advertiser: The Pont Felin Cwrrws bridge near Llandyfriog  was targeted by thieves last weekend.

Anyone with information regarding the theft is asked to contact 101 quoting the crime reference 395.

You can also contact online at: https://bit.ly/DPPContactOnline, by emailing 101@dyfed-powys.police.uk.

Tivyside Advertiser: The Pont Felin Cwrrws bridge near Llandyfriog  was targeted by thieves last weekend.

If you are deaf, hard of hearing, or speech impaired text the non-emergency number on 07811 311 908.

Alternatively, you can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously by calling 0800 555111, or visiting crimestoppers-uk.org.