Cupcakes are being offered as a reward for the safe return of a stolen award-winning scarecrow of a nun. The “Cupcake, Vicar?” scarecrow, or “Sister Mary”, won second prize in the scarecrow contest held in Caythorpe, Nottinghamshire, on Saturday. 

It is believed the scarecrow was taken from outside creator Julia Cons’ house on Monday night. “She caused great mirth among unsuspecting passers-by who tended to stop and come back for a second look,” said Ms Cons.