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Man Arrested in Theft of Indian Artefacts from Bristol Museum
A man was arrested for possibly selling stolen items from a museum in Bristol, England.
Over 600 valuable items, including an ivory Buddha and a belt buckle from the East India Company, were taken from the museum's collection about the British Empire.
The police have also released videos of four other men they want to question about the theft.
These items are very important because they tell us about the history of the British Empire and the people who lived and worked there.
The police are asking the public to help identify the men in the videos to catch those responsible.
A 41-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of handling stolen goods related to the theft of over 600 high-value artefacts from Bristol Museum.
The theft occurred on September 25, 2023, from the museum's British Empire and Commonwealth collection.
Notable stolen items include an ivory Buddha and a waist belt buckle belonging to an East India Company officer.
Police have released CCTV footage of four white male suspects and are appealing for public help to identify them.
The artefacts are culturally significant and provide insight into British history and the British Empire.
- Who
- A 41-year-old man arrested on suspicion of handling stolen goods, and four unidentified white male suspects
- What
- Theft of over 600 high-value artefacts from Bristol Museum's British Empire and Commonwealth collection
- Where
- Bristol Museum, Cumberland Road, Bristol, UK
- When
- Theft occurred on September 25, 2023; arrest made on an unspecified Thursday
- Why
- The artefacts are of significant cultural value and provide insight into British history and the British Empire
Key facts
- Arrested Person's Age
- 41
- Number of Stolen Items
- 600
- Date of Theft
- September 25, 2023
- Location of Theft
- Bristol Museum, Cumberland Road, Bristol, UK
- Arresting Authority
- Avon and Somerset Police
- Charges
- Handling stolen goods
- Notable Stolen Items
- Ivory Buddha, East India Company officer's waist belt buckle
Quotes
Avon and Somerset Police
The police force responsible for the area where the theft occurred.
“A 41-year-old man has been arrested in connection with an ongoing investigation into the theft of museum artefacts in Bristol.”
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“He was arrested on suspicion of handling stolen goods and was released under investigation. As part of our investigation, we are continuing to identify four people we wished to speak with in connection to high-value burglary from a building in the Cumberland Road area of Bristol on September 25.”
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Detective Constable Dan Burgan
A detective involved in the investigation of the theft.
“The theft of many items which carry a significant cultural value is a significant loss for the city. These items, many of which were donations, form part of a collection that provides insight into a multi-layered part of British history, and we are hoping that members of the public can help us to bring those responsible to justice.”
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