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An 18th Century violin worth more than \u00a3150,000 has been stolen from a north London pub, with police appealing for help to trace the suspects.<\/p>\n
The string instrument, which belonged to a member of London’s Philharmonia Orchestra, was allegedly stolen on the evening of 18 February from The Marquess Tavern on Canonbury Street in Islington.<\/p>\n
The theft was reported to the Met Police that evening by the 30-year-old owner.<\/p>\n
PC Michael Collins said the “incredibly precious” violin, which the force was told was made in Florence in 1740, was “priceless” to the victim. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n
PC Collins 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.<\/p>\n
“Please help us find the person responsible and have the violin returned it to its rightful owner.”<\/p>\n
Reports can be made to the Met on 101 quoting 01\/7178074\/25 or anonymously to Crimestoppers.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n