Antique blunderbuss and 17 pocket watches stolen from museum in Exeter - police hunt men with Liverpudlian accents
A gun has been stolen from a museum by - along with 17 antique pocket watches.
Police were called at 5am on Wednesday to the museum and art gallery. They believe two people broke in and took the items, including about 17 antique pocket watches and a flint lock blunderbuss attached to a bayonet.
They have released pictures of two men to whom they wish to speak about the burglary, as well as pictures of some of the stolen items.
Police said: “It is believed the two individuals pictured may be able to help with enquiries. Both were dressed all in black and riding bicycles. We are aware that identifying the two individuals - thought to be men - is difficult from the pictures, but it is hoped someone may be able to assist.”
Police think the pair may have Liverpudlian accents.
The break-in was at the Royal Albert Memorial Museum and Art Gallery on Queen Street in Exeter.
Anyone who has information, or footage that could help can call Devon and Cornwall Police on 101 or via their website quoting log 64 of 10/09/25.