Detectives appeal for help after theft from Wandsworth warehouse
Detectives from Wandsworth are appealing for the public's help to find the items, which were taken from a taxidermy warehouse in Wandsworth on Tuesday, 1 March between 19:20hrs and 19:41hrs and include lions, a giraffe, a zebra, a sloth and a chimpanzee in a top hat.
The thieves arrived in a Luton van with a grey cab and white body and used angle grinders to force their way into the premises.
They then made off with antiques including a globe plus 18 stuffed animals. The retail value of the items is around £100,000.
Detective Constable Edward Bird said:
"This was not a random crime, the burglars had came prepared and well equipped. This was a criminal enterprise and these thieves need to be stopped before they commit further crimes.
"The items they stole are of high value and are very distinctive. I am appealing for anyone with information to contact police, in particular I would ask anyone who deals in such animals to be on the look-out and contact police immediately if you are offered any of the stolen items."
Anyone with information is asked to call police on 101. Please quote reference 304644/16.
You can also call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 if you do not want to give your name.
March 9, 2016