Over 600 Artefacts Stolen from Bristol Museum Storage

More than 600 artefacts from Bristol Museum's British Empire and Commonwealth collection were stolen in a break-in at a storage building in the city's Cumberland Road area early on September 25, Avon and Somerset Police reported.

The theft occurred between midnight and 2 a.m., when four unidentified men forced their way into the facility. The items, described as having significant cultural and historical value, include various objects, photographs, and films that document Britain's connections to countries in the empire from the late 19th century to modern times. Many of the artefacts were donations that form a key part of the museum's archive, offering insights into a complex chapter of British history.

Detectives have released closed-circuit television images of the four suspects, all believed to be white males, and are urging the public to come forward with information. The first man is of medium to stocky build, wearing a white cap, black jacket, light-coloured trousers, and black trainers. The second is slim, dressed in a grey hooded jacket, black trousers, and black trainers. The third wore a green cap, black jacket, light-coloured shorts, and white trainers, and appeared...