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CCTV appeal after Bronze Age gold stolen from Ely Museum

Photo: Ely Museum

Bronze Age artefacts have been taken during a break-in at Ely Museum.

Thieves broke into Ely Museum in the early hours of Tuesday 7 May 2024.

They stole the East Cambridgeshire gold torc and a gold bracelet, both dating from the Bronze Age.

Police are investigating the theft and are looking for two suspects on e-scooters.

The museum remained closed to the public on Wednesday 8 May 2024.

Elie Hughes, Museum Curator:

"We are devastated by the loss to the museum and to the local heritage of the region.

"It is a huge blow after the incredible support from the community in acquiring the torc in 2017.

"As a culturally significant object, it cannot be replaced.

"Our priority now is working with the police to locate the stolen objects."

Cambridgeshire Police have released CCTV of the incident:

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