Watford police have appealed to the public to help find a painting that was stolen a few weeks ago at a popular church located right next to Watford High Street.
The painting was stolen from St Mary’s Church in Church Street on Thursday 14 November in the morning, around 9am – 10am Police have said.
It is described as ‘distinctive’ and features the artist’s signature. Officers have released a picture of a painting that was stolen from Watford in a bid to trace it.
The painting shows two horses called Zebedee and Beau. PC Julian Lane, who is investigating, said: “The artist who painted the picture is understandably devastated as a lot of time and effort went into creating it.
“Have you seen the painting? Do you think you have been offered it for sale?
“The painting is distinctive and features the artist’s signature so I am hopeful that we can find it and return it to the church.”
Anyone who can help should contact PC Julian Lane on 101 or via email at julian.lane2@herts.pnn.police.uk
“If you can help, please get in touch by calling 101 or emailing quoting crime reference 41/105259/19.”
You can also report information online or speak to an operator in our Force Communications Room via the online web chat
Alternatively, you can stay 100% anonymous by contacting the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or via their untraceable online form.
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