Police are appealing for information after a number of antiques were stolen from a shop in Shanklin last week.
The theft took place at around 00:15 last Thursday (7th July) at Victoria Antiques in Victoria Avenue, Shanklin.
A man was seen to leave the shop via a smashed window, carrying several items. A member of the public challenged him, which caused the man to run off.
The items the suspect took include a rare 19th century double-barrelled W2J Rigby-Dublin percussion pistol, an art deco bronze sculpture of a nude by Joe Descomps Cormier and some gold sovereign coins.
Anyone who may have been offered any of these items recently, or has any other information relating to the investigation is asked to contact PSI Laura Taylor at Isle of Wight East CID on 101. Information can be given anonymously via Crimestoppers by calling 0800 555 111.
