Police Release CCTV Following Dinosaur Statue Theft

Law enforcement officials are seeking to interview an individual regarding the disappearance of a dinosaur sculpture from a library. The model, measuring 2ft 9in (0.8m), was removed from the children’s area of the Norfolk and Norwich Millennium Library around 12:15 GMT on 17 November. The incident was reported over a week after it occurred. This particular statue was part of a collection of 100 dinosaurs, which were adorned by various schools and community organizations. These sculptures were created as a complementary element to a public display of larger T-Rex sculptures, which took place in Norwich during 2021 and across Norfolk in 2022. Individuals possessing any details concerning the theft, or those who can identify the man depicted in the surveillance camera footage, are urged to get in touch with Norfolk Police. The dinosaur’s artwork was created by individuals assisting migrants in Norfolk, with its aesthetic symbolizing the migration path of families from Syria and Afghanistan to Norwich. Break’s official website states that the sculpture portrays birds in motion, searching for sanctuary, and drew inspiration from drawings made by children at a creche. Prior to the discovery of the CCTV image, the library had posted on social media, stating: “One of our dinosaurs is missing and we are sad about it.” Library personnel observed its absence while rearranging shelving and conducted a thorough search before notifying security at the Forum, who then reviewed surveillance footage. For updates on Norfolk news, follow BBC Sounds, Facebook, Instagram, and X. Copyright 2024 BBC. All rights reserved. The BBC bears no responsibility for the material found on external websites. Information regarding our policy on external linking is available.