Two people have been arrested after several statues were stolen from Iford Manor, near Bradford on Avon.
The She Wolf statue | Photo courtesy of Wiltshire Police
At the time of the theft, between 10.45pm on Thursday 19th June and 8am the following day, the estate was hosting a five-day jazz festival.
The items stolen included:
- She-Wolf with Romulus and Remus, including the bronze base
- A pair of symmetrical fawns, copies of the Villa Dei Papyri fawns
- A bust of Antinous
Wiltshire Police announced on Saturday, 28th June, that the investigation had progressed “significantly” and two men had been arrested.
One of the pair of deer statues stolen | Photo courtesy of Wiltshire Police
A vehicle with a police marker was stopped by Avon & Somerset officers in the Bristol area on the evening of Thursday 26th June, and the occupants – a 31-year-old and a 39-year-old – were arrested.
They live outside of Wiltshire and have been released under conditional bail not to enter the county.
Detective Inspector Penny Andrews said: “We are continuing to appeal for anyone who knows anything about the stolen items, or who saw anything suspicious leading up to the incident, to come forward with information.
The bust of Antinous | Photo courtesy of Wiltshire Police
“No matter how insignificant you may think the information may be, it could be vital to assist our ongoing investigation.
“We would also urge any antique dealers or auction houses to look out for the items.
“I’d like to thank our police colleagues in Avon & Somerset for their assistance in apprehending the two suspects.
“Please contact 101 quoting reference 54250075348, or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111, to report any information.”
