STAFF at an Isle of Wight pet shop were surprised to find they had an overnight visitor last Friday morning.

A gnome with just a hat and a fig leaf to hide his modesty was found reclining amidst a colourful dog food display in the window at Pets with Hart, in Holyrood Street, Newport.

Owner Sharon Groves had no idea how it came to be there except to say it wasn't part of the original window display.

Before she had a chance to remove the little urchin, it had scarpered next door to Dabells and was found lounging on a sheep's wool carpet.

The little imp has also been spotted at Visual Impact, also in Holyrood Street, amongst the men's clothing.