THE theft of a 15th century historical artefact from a Luton museum is to feature in an appeal on BBC One’s Crimewatch programme tonight (Thursday May 31).
The Wenlok Jug was stolen from the Stockwood Discovery Centre in a smash and grab raid on Saturday May 12 between 11pm and 11.25pm from a high security display cabinet.
Det Sgt Barry Townson, leading the investigation, will be appealing for information in to the whereabouts of the jug on the show which starts at 9pm.
The jug is a very rare example of metalwork that can be associated with royalty from the 1400s. It is made of bronze and is 31.5cm in height, weighs 6.1kgs and is decorated with coats of arms, badges and is inscribed with the words “MY LORD WENLOK”.
In tonight’s programme CCTV images and still pictures of the offender will also be used during the appeal to try and identify the person responsible for the burglary.
A £25,000 reward for the safe return of the jug has been offered by insurance firm Zurich.
Anyone with information about the whereabouts of the jug can contact Bedfordshire Police, in confidence, on 101, text information to 07786 200011 or contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.