More than 600 artefacts have been stolen from Bristol Museum’s British Empire collection in a shocking early hours raid.
The haul of precious items was taken between 1am and 2am on September 25 after four men gained entry to a building in the Cumberland Road area, Avon & Somerset Police said.
The building housed artefacts from the Bristol Museum’s British Empire and Commonwealth collection.
Avon and Somerset Police has now released CCTV images of four people officers want to speak to after over 600 items of “various descriptions” were taken.
Detective Constable Dan Burgan said: “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.
“So far, our enquiries have included significant CCTV enquiries as well as forensic investigations and speaking with the victims.”
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