The violin, which sports a distinctive carved medallion, was stolen on Saturday 15 February 2025
Emma Schul has reported the theft of her violin from her car on Saturday 15 February 2025, between 2pm and 3pm in Croydon, south of London.
The violin is likely to be German-made and has a distinctive medallion carved on the back with an image and label of ’Professor Wilhelm.’ Additionally, the word ‘Hoorn’ is marked above the medallion.
The violin, along with a Brazilian hardwood bow and some sheet music, was contained in a classic, blue textile rectangle case. The items were taken from Schul’s 2012 Renault Clio parked at 182 Church Road, near Croydon’s Fairfield Halls venue.
Schul believes the theft was likely captured on CCTV and says the violin is ‘of incredible sentimental value to me as I’ve had it for more than 20 years.’
The Crime Reference Number is 01/7167153/25. Anyone with more information can contact Schul at evschul@gmail.com
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