Hundreds of items taken in 'high value' Bristol Museum archive raid

Published: 12/11/2025
Hundreds of items taken in 'high value' Bristol Museum archive raid
Over 600 cultural artifacts including military memorabilia, jewelry, and natural history pieces were stolen in a high-value raid at Bristol Museum. Items from the British Empire and Commonwealth collection such as a carved ivory Buddha and East India Company military badges were taken. Police are seeking four men captured on CCTV, described as white, who were seen in the area during the incident. The stolen items, part of a significant historical collection, hold cultural value and insight into British history.