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News · 29 January 2026

Suspect arrested after hundreds of items stolen from Bristol museum

Suspect arrested after hundreds of items stolen from Bristol museum

Police arrested a 41-year-old man for handling stolen goods following the theft of over 600 artifacts from a Bristol Museum storage facility. The burglary, which occurred on September 25, targeted the British Empire and Commonwealth collection, resulting in the loss of culturally significant items like ivory carvings and medals. While the suspect was released under investigation, authorities continue searching for four men captured on CCTV entering the Cumberland Road site.

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