Zurich-insured jug was the pride of Luton before it was stolen by thieves raiding a City museum
Zurich is offering £25,000 for information leading to the safe return of an ancient jug stolen from a Luton museum.
The Zurich-insured Wenlok jug was stolen from the Stockwood Discovery Centre on May 12.
The Jug is a rare example of metalwork that can be associated with royalty from the 1400s. It is decorated with coats of arms, badges and inscribed with the words “My Lord Wenlok”.
Paul Redington from Zurich’s major loss claims team said: “Zurich fully realises the importance of the Wenlok Jug both to the museum and to the people of Luton. We are therefore offering £25,000 for the return of the jug in a reasonable condition.
“Stockwood Discovery Centre is a place where people can freely view and enjoy such objects. We are dealing with criminals who have deprived the public of that experience.
“These cases are not just about writing a cheque. Ultimately, Zurich wants to assist the museum’s efforts to get this jug back where it belongs, and so that it can be enjoyed by future generations.”
Anyone with information about this incident can contact Bedfordshire Police, in confidence, on 101 or text information to 07786 200011. Alternatively, you can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111. Payment of the reward is of course conditional on the recipient having no involvement in the theft.
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