Ely Museum 'devastated' after 'despicable' theft of 'irreplaceable' Bronze Age gold artefacts

A museum has said it is 'devastated' after thieves stole gold artefacts dating back to the Bronze Age, around 3,000 years ago. Ely Museum in Cambridgeshire said the East Cambridgeshire gold torc and a gold bracelet were stolen in a break-in during the early hours of Tuesday morning. The museum acquired the torc, valued at £220,000, in 2017 using grants and donations from the public. It is described on the museum's website as its 'most prized object'.

Detective Inspector Kiri Mazur, quoted by the museum on X, said: 'The theft of these items is despicable, and we are focused on identifying the offenders, tracing the items, and returning them to their rightful place. We are working closely with staff at Ely Museum to follow all lines of enquiry.' She said investigators were focused on the museum, and the area immediately around it, including its car park and nearby council offices, between 12am and 2am.

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