Alert in Liverpool: a valuable work by Nelson Mandela is stolen from a historic building

Police in Merseyside, England, have launched a new appeal to the community for information following the theft of a valuable limited edition art print by Nelson Mandela.

The work was stolen from the Mandela Roomwithin the historical St George’s Halla neoclassical building in Liverpool, famous for its great hall, courts and concert organ.

The robbery occurred on Monday, October 13, and was reported just before 7:45 a.m. that day. The person who committed the crime took only the impressionleaving the frame damaged in place. She was then seen leaving the building shortly after the incident.

The print belongs to the «Struggle» series and is a strong image of tied hands next to the word «imprisonment» and Nelson Mandela’s signature. Photo: X/Mandela8.

The engraving belongs to the series «Struggle«-Fight- and it is a strong image of tied hands next to the word»imprisonment» -imprisonment- and the signature of Nelson Mandela.

The mystery of the Mandela engraving: who stole Liverpool’s cultural gem?

Since the theft was reported, investigators have conducted a forensic examination of the scene and analyzed many hours of security camera footage.

As a result of these inquiries, the police released a second image captured by closed-circuit security cameras of a man who, they believe, could have important information to help in the investigation.

The inspector Paula Jones He noted that the stolen work was a «much appreciated addition» to the Mandela Hall. This engraving was donated in 2018 to the Mandela8 organization, based in Liverpool, by Dr. Makaziwi Mandelaone of Nelson Mandela’s daughters.

Police released security camera footage to find a man who might have information about the robbery. Photo: Merseyside Police.

To Sonia Basseypresident of Mandela8, the theft was a cause for «deep sadness.» Bassey explained that the print «has great cultural and emotional value» as it «symbolizes Liverpool’s enduring connection to Nelson Mandela’s legacy of peace, resilience and social justice.»

In a statement posted on their website, police urged anyone who recognizes the man in the photo, or who has seen the work since the theft or has been offered it for sale, to contact Merseyside authorities.