‘I’m not getting arrested by the pebble police!’ Stacey Solomon is warned she could be taken into custody for taking rocks from the beach during holiday
She headed down to Devon for a weekend getaway with the family.
But Stacey Solomon was scared her British staycation would come to an abrupt end as she joked that she might get arrested for ‘stealing’ pebbles from the beach on Sunday.
The Loose Women host, 30, went hunting for fossils with her son Rex, one, and partner Joe Swash, 38, and laughed off accusations from her Instagram followers who said she will get locked up for taking stones home with her.
Pebble police: Stacey was told by concerned fans on Sunday that she could get arrested for taking fossils home that she collected from the beach during her weekend break to Devon
She enjoyed a day on the Devonshire coastline looking for rocks in a stylish coral pink jumpsuit and wide brimmed hat that she purchased in a charity shop.
Stacey looked effortlessly chic as she enjoyed making memories on the beach with her family.
Part of the day’s activities including hunting for fossils among the water pools and seaweed debris on the beach.
Making memories: The Loose Women host, 30, enjoyed the family bonding experience with her son, Rex, one, and partner Joe Swash, 38 as they searched for fossil rocks
The TV presenter, posted a hilarious ‘fossil haul’ to her social media where she showcased her prized possessions and laughed at her new love for rocks.
Stacey was proud that she managed to find a few unique pebbles, but some of her social media followers decided to rain on her parade.
They informed her that taking fossils from the beach is considered a crime and she could get in trouble.
All apologies: Stacey joked ‘We’re going to have to take them back, we have to it’s illegal, I’m not getting arrested by the pebble police, not on my holidays, I’ve got work tomorrow.’
Stacey laughed off the criticism and said: ‘A few of you are messaging me saying “Be careful Stace, you can be arrested for taking pebbles off the beach.”
‘Well that’s a bummer, I just spent two hours collecting them bad boys!’
She continued to laugh at the comments and sarcastically said to Joe they will have to take them back: ‘We’re going to have to take them back, we have to it’s illegal, I’m not getting arrested by the pebble police, not on my holidays, I’ve got work tomorrow.’
Following the pebble stealing accusations, Stacey clarified with the local Heritage Coast Centre who confirmed it is completely acceptable to take some rocks home.
Confirmed: The TV presenter clarified with the local Heritage Coast Centre that it is completely acceptable to take home a few fossils from her trip to the beach
The Loose Women host continued to share a collection of adorable pictures from her weekend of her son, Rex, playing on the beach.
According to Stacey, her toddler was obsessed with the sea and her family had a wonderful weekend staying at the luxury Sidmouth Harbour Hotel & Spa with views looking out onto the beach.
They enjoyed an afternoon of drinking tea and eating scones and made the most of the amazing views from their hotel before making their way back to Essex on Sunday evening.
New calling: Stacey showed off her new pebble collection during a ‘fossil fuel’ which she posted to Instagram and she joked about her new love of rocks.