Overview
- Merseyside Police are investigating the October 13 theft from the Mandela Room shortly before 7:45 a.m., with the frame found damaged at the scene.
- Detectives issued a still image of a man they want to speak to after reviewing extensive CCTV and conducting a forensic examination.
- Mandela8 and Liverpool City Council called the loss a serious cultural blow and are assisting police with appeals to the public and art community.
- Officials say the theft may have been targeted or commissioned, though no arrests have been announced and the artwork has not been recovered.
- Information can be reported to Merseyside Police via X, Facebook, the force website, or by calling 101 quoting reference 25000841827, with Crimestoppers accepting anonymous tips.