A GALLERY owner is urging the public to come forward with information after a limited-edition sculpture was reportedly stolen from his studio in York.
Julian Jardine sent Ring doorbell camera footage of the man, who appeared to be snatching a grizzly bear sculpture from his gallery in Colliergate, to North Yorkshire Police.
He said: “I was just around the corner in the gallery, and the man was the only person I hadn’t said "hello" to that morning.”
Julian posted the footage to his business Instagram page, appealing for those who might recognise the man to get in touch.
In the post, he said: “If you happen to recognise him, please get in touch and let me know.
“It has been such a welcoming, friendly city, we don’t need this.”
It comes just three months after the opening of The Julian Jardine Gallery & Workshop.
If you believe you can assist with information and in finding the man, please email joanne.bell@northyorkshire.police.uk or call North Yorkshire Police on 101.
Alternatively, you can contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or via their website.
Please quote reference 12260138517 when providing information.