LORD NELSON PORTRAIT STOLEN IN NEWCRAIGHALL
POLICE are appealing for information after a large oil painting was taken from outside a property in the Quarry Cottages area of Newcraighall.
The incident happened between 1pm and 5pm on Saturday, 30 September, 2023.
The painting is a portrait of Lord Nelson in a gold frame and measures 1.4 metres by 1.4 metres. It is worth a five-figure sum.
Police Constable Richard Bradley said: “This is a large painting that was placed outside as work was being done within a property and the owner wanted to protect it from damage.
“We are asking anyone who saw anything suspicious or who has seen the painting or knows where it is to get in touch.”
Anyone with information is asked to contact Police Scotland on 101, quoting incident number 3572 of Saturday, 30 September, 2023, or make a call anonymously to the charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.