A huge bronze sculpture worth thousands of pounds has been stolen from the home of a world-renowned artist in Essex. The stunning sculpture was taken from Arkesden in Saffron Walden overnight between December 5 and December 6.
The sculpture is the work of well-known sculptor Anne Curry and is signed by her. It has a manufacturing value of about £20,000, with a sale price of about £60,000.
At this stage, no arrests have been made and officers are pursuing a number of targeted lines of enquiry. Anyone with information has been encouraged to come forward and speak to police officers.
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PC Glenn Simons, who is investigating the theft, said: “I do not underestimate the impact this theft has had on the victim, and we will work determinedly to pursue all reasonable lines of enquiry. I would also urge anyone who may have information about any suspicious vehicles or suspicious behaviour in the Arkesden area on the evening of Thursday 5 December and the early hours of Friday 6 December to please come forward.”
A spokesperson for Essex Police added: “You can let us know by submitting a report on our website or by using our online Live Chat service which is available 24 hours-a-day, seven days-a-week. Visit www.essex.police.uk/digital101 to find out more about our online reporting services.
“If you would like to make an anonymous report you can contact independent charity @Crimestoppers, by visiting their website or by calling 0800 555 111. Please cite investigation reference 42/183678/24.”