MADRID, Jan 20 (Reuters) - ‌Spanish authorities have launched an investigation following the ‌disappearance of a statue commemorating golfer Seve ‌Ballesteros from his hometown of Pedrena, located near Santander in northern Spain's Cantabria region.

The Marina de Cudeyo Town Council confirmed the ‍incident on Sunday through their social ‍media accounts, describing the ‌disappearance as "an unfortunate event" and suggesting foul play. "Everything indicates ‍that ​it was a theft," the council stated.