Man charged with Thoresby museum silver burglary

Detectives investigating the theft of a large haul of silver from a museum have charged a suspect.
By John Smith
Published 1st Feb 2024, 15:04 BST
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The ‘priceless’ artefacts were stolen from a display case at the Royal Lancers & Nottinghamshire Yeomanry Museum in Thoresby Park during the early hours of October 29 last year.

Museum staff arrived at the venue to discover a large hole cut from outside the building directly through a display case housing the silver.

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The items, including a distinctive parcel and gilt rosewater dish – said to be the sister piece to the Wimbledon women’s singles trophy – have not been recovered.

A man has been charged with stealing priceless items of silver from a Thoresby museum. Photo: OtherA man has been charged with stealing priceless items of silver from a Thoresby museum. Photo: Other
A man has been charged with stealing priceless items of silver from a Thoresby museum. Photo: Other
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Graham Gallon, aged 36, of Carrington Terrace, Rotherham, has now been charged with burglary.

A 24-year-old woman was also arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender and has been released under investigation

Detective Inspector Luke Todd, of Nottinghamshire Police, said: “I am pleased we have now been able to identify and charge a suspect.

"Our investigation will now continue.”