KNOWSLEY Safari park bosses are hoping stinky thieves can be flushed out after two models of fake poo were stolen.

Staff were left stunned at the Prescot attraction after the bizarre theft from the Woodland Trail section of the park.

The stolen items were realistic replicas of wolf and dog dung which had been fixed to wooden plinths this summer, as part of a trail of clues guests can find to determine if wolves are living in the area.

Safari bosses are hoping that the mystery pooper scooper can be flushed out and are looking to replace the props with more robust models.

Knowsley Safari’s learning and discovery manager, Nikki Mallott, said: “We have loved spending the summer on the trail of wolves and exploring the woodland with our guests.

“We are hoping it is a practical joke that these fake poos have been taken - as far as souvenirs of a trip to the Safari go, they’d have been better off looking in our gift shop.

“This area is primarily meant for children to enjoy and explore, and of course kids love the ‘yuck’ factor of the poo, so we’re getting new ones made.”

If anyone has information about the theft they are asked to get in contact with the park.