Residents say the two statues are a tribute to those who died in the village's collieries.
The families of miners who risked their lives to work in collieries said they were "heartbroken" by the theft of a second memorial statue.
Councillors said replacing the bronze sculptures would cost £34,000 each and they would be "pressing" for permanent replacements.The sculptures represent the animals which hauled heavy carts of coal at Ryhope's pits, which closed in 1966. “We’re very proud of our mining heritage, so for someone to take that representation of those lost lives, it’s devastating."Helen Glancy, also a councillor for Ryhope, said she would be "pressing" the council for replacements but was aware of financial pressures.In the latest theft from Tunstall Bank, only the pony's hooves remain.
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