Oil painting stolen in Ketton house burglary Photograph
Police are appealing for information after an oil painting of sentimental value was stolen from a house in Ketton.
The incident happened sometime between 5.30pm on Monday July 9 and 4.45pm on Wednesday July 11, 2012, when a house in Aldgate had a ground floor window forced open.
Various rooms inside had been searched and a number of items were stolen including a South African gold sovereign and watches including a Rolex, a Tudor and a Hunter. A laptop, alcohol and crockery were also stolen.
Officers are particularly keen to trace the whereabouts of the stolen painting which is worth a substantial amount of money. It is signed by James Loder Bath 1838 and shows a horse in a stable wearing a harness.
Detective Constable Emmy Thresh, who is investigating the incident, said: “The owners were away on holiday when the incident has occurred and not only have they had to find that their home has been broken into but also items such as the painting which is of great sentimental value to them have been stolen.
“We are asking people who were in the area between these times to think back. Can you remember seeing anyone acting suspiciously? Did you perhaps see someone in the area carrying this painting and think it unusual? Any information could help us with our investigation so please do not hesitate to call us.
“We would also like to appeal to art and antique dealers or anyone who works in this industry. If you are approached by anyone trying to sell you this painting and you are suspicious of how they acquired it please call us immediately.”
Anyone with any information is asked to contact DC 4142 Emmy Thresh on 101*, follow the instructions to leave a message for a police officer and when prompted key in the officer’s identification number 4142. Alternatively contact Crimestoppers, which is free** and anonymous, on 0800 555 111.
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Crime reference number: LR/00949/12-4
