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Print thief steals from bedroom at Anne Boleyn's ancestral home, Hever Castle

Police want this man to contact them after a painting was stolen from Hever Castle
Police want this man to contact them after a painting was stolen from Hever Castle

An 18th Century print has been stolen from a bedroom in Anne Boleyn's childhood home - Hever Castle.

The print - of a coloured engraving by Samuel and Nathaniel Buck - depicts the western view of the castle.

It was removed from the Dog Kennels Bedroom just before 5pm last Tuesday, June 29.

But the crafty thief may have got less than they bargained for... it's only worth £250.

The picture that was stolen
The picture that was stolen

Now this CCTV still has been released by police, showing a "suspicious man" police would like to speak to after the theft.

PC Jon Stevens from Kent Police said: ‘The picture is described as a coloured engraving of Hever Castle, by Samuel and Nathaniel Buck, dating from the 18 century. It is framed and glazed and slightly larger than A4 size."

Hever Castle
Hever Castle

The man caught on CCTV is described as having short, thinning grey hair and in his early 50s. He was wearing a dark brown jacket, dark trousers and glasses.

Anyone who can help with information should call 01732 379020 quoting YY/10141/13. Information can also be e-mailed to hever.castle.appeal@kent.pnn.police.uk

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