David López Ibáñez’s instruments and bows were stolen on the evening of Tuesday 18 February
Violinist David López Ibáñez, a member of the Philharmonia Orchestra, has reported the theft of his violin and three bows near his home in Canonbury, London Borough of Islington.
The instrument and bows were stolen at 7:30pm on Tuesday 18 February 2025 and were contained within a black Riboni Unoeotto case with no pocket. The violin was made in 1740 by Lorenzo Carcassi, Florence and has a distinctive heart-shaped hole in the scroll.
The stolen bows are an unlabelled Morizot - Frères, a Dodd bow with a mother of pearl tip, plus a carbon fibre bow.
The Crime Reference Number is 01/7178074/25 and there is CCTV footage of the thief’s appearance.
Anyone with more information can contact López Ibáñez at davidviolin94@gmail.com or +447759305552
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