Police appeal as violin made in 1740 and worth over £150,000 is stolen from pub in Islington

Met officers investigating the theft of a high-value violin from a pub in Islington are appealing to the public to help trace the suspects - (Met Police)

Police are appealing for help after a high-value violin worth over £150,000 was stolen from a pub in Islington.

The violin was allegedly stolen on the evening of Tuesday, February 18, from The Marquess Tavern on Canonbury Street.

The 30-year-old victim, who is a member of London’s Philharmonia Orchestra, reported the theft to Met Police that evening.

CCTV images show a man Met Police would like to speak to in relation to the theft (Met Police)

PC Michael Collins, from the Met’s local policing team in Camden, said: “We’ve been working hard to try and locate the suspect and are releasing this CCTV in an effort to help identify them as soon as possible.

CCTV of a man officers would like to speak to (Met Police)

“The victim, who is a member of London’s Philharmonia Orchestra, has told us the piece is worth more than £150,000 and was made in Florence in 1740.

“It is incredibly precious, and for the victim, it’s priceless.

The violin is said to be worth over £150,000 (Met Police)

“Please help us find the person responsible and have the violin returned it to its rightful owner.”

If you recognise this person, or have any information which might help police with their investigation, call 101 with the reference 01/7178074/25 or tweet the police via @MetCC.

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