Hundreds of items stolen in ‘high-value’ Bristol museum raid

More than 600 works of “significant cultural value” were stolen from Bristol Museum’s archives in a “high value” raid, police said.

Avon and Somerset Police said four men entered a building in the Cumberland Basin area of ​​the city in the early morning hours of September 25.

Items from the museum’s British Empire and Commonwealth collection were stolen and detectives are now trying to trace four men captured at the site via CCTV.

Det Con Dan Burgan said: “The theft of many items of significant cultural value is a significant loss for the city.” he said.

“These items, many of which are donations, form part of a collection that sheds light on a multi-layered part of British history and we hope the public can help us bring those responsible to justice,” he added.

“Our investigations so far have included significant CCTV investigations as well as forensic investigations and victim liaison.”

Police would like to speak to anyone who recognizes the men captured on CCTV or who may have seen stolen items being sold online.

All of the men are thought to be white. The first was described as having a medium to thick build and was wearing a white hat, black jacket, light-coloured trousers and black sneakers.

The latter was described as having a slim build and wearing a gray hooded jacket, black trousers and black sneakers.

The third was wearing a green hat, black jacket, light-colored shorts and white sneakers. Police said he appeared to be walking with a slight limp in his right leg.

The fourth was described as of heavy build and was wearing a two-tone orange and navy blue or black puffer jacket, black trousers and black and white sneakers.