Overview
- The break-in occurred between 1am and 2am on 25 September at an offsite storage building on Cumberland Road housing the British Empire and Commonwealth collection.
- Investigators released images of four men and detailed descriptions, including one suspect seen walking with a slight right‑leg limp.
- Police say more than 600 items were taken, including medals, military badges, jewelry, carved ivory, bronze figurines, and natural history and geological specimens.
- Specific pieces reported missing include a carved ivory Buddha and a belt buckle from an East India Company uniform.
- Avon and Somerset Police urged the public to report tips or suspected online sales by calling 101 and quoting reference 5225269603, as Bristol City Council tightened security and continues to work with officers.