Police explain how thieves cut hole in museum floor during robbery

A manhunt has been launched after thieves carried out an incredible “audacious” heist to steal a large number of historical antiques.

Detectives conceded that the robbers had gotten away with a “valuable haul” from the Royal Lancers & Nottinghamshire Yeomanry Museum, but added they will struggle to sell on the items due to how distinctive they are.

Museum workers alerted Nottinghamshire Police after the items were taken in the early hours of Sunday morning.

Detectives believe the theft occurred between 2.40am and 3.30am.

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Items stolen include a distinctive parcel and gilt rosewater dish — said to be the sister piece to the Wimbledon women’s singles trophy.

Other items include the Hurlingham Grand Military Polo trophy, statuettes of mounted soldiers and a cavalry trumpet.

Steve Cox, curator for the Royal Lancers & Nottinghamshire Yeomanry Museum, said: “It’s disgusting that they’ve taken history from the people who have served and fought for this country.

“The items they have taken are priceless to the museum. How do you put a value on history?

“We’re upset about it, but we’re fighting back and we’re going to rebuild from what’s gone.”

Police are appealing for anyone with information about the robbery to come forward, adding that the items held great sentimental value to the museum.

Detective Inspector Luke Todd said: “In the early hours of Sunday October 29 a burglary occurred at the location where somebody has cut a hole in the archway and stolen some of the silver items from the museum that were in a cabinet under the archway.

“This was an audacious, planned, and targeted attack on what is a wonderful historic building and was clearly very well organised.

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“The items that were stolen are not only high in monetary value but also high in sentimental value not only to the military, but also to the wider community in the area.”

He added: “The items stolen are very distinctive and are going to be very difficult to sell on.

“These items are worth so much more to the museum than they are melted down in their silver form.”

Asking for anyone with information to get in touch, he added: “You may think the information you have is irrelevant but [it] could be exactly what we need to find those responsible.

“These criminals may think they’ve got away with a lot of silver at this moment in time, but they definitely haven’t got away with the crime.”

The museum also contains a range of firearms and other weapons which have all been accounted for.

Anyone with information is asked to call 101 quoting incident 273 of Sunday 29 October 2023. Crimestoppers can also be contacted on 0800 555 111.

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