Pro Hart painting and Grange wine stolen in burglary

Stolen Pro Hart original oil painting

ACT Policing is investigating a household burglary in Mawson in which items of high value were stolen including an original oil painting by Pro Hart, about 9 cases of red wine, household silver cutlery, and a coin collection worth about $10,000.

Police attended the residence yesterday afternoon (Monday, June 15) where distressed residents reported that their home had been burgled sometime between 12.30pm Sunday (June 14) and 12.30pm yesterday (Monday, June 15).

The home had been ransacked and two wall safes removed containing jewellery and the coin collection. Among the items stolen were:

· A Pro Hart original oil painting “The Rabbit Trapper’s Wife” conservatively valued at more than $10,000;

· About 30 bottles of vintage Penfolds Grange red wine conservatively valued at more than $15,000;

· A coin collection and personal jewellery estimated at over $35,000;

· About 150 other bottles of red wine (various, including Rochford wines);

· 2 X flat screen TVs;

· A household silver cutlery collection;

· And 2 X cases of Carlton Cold beer.

Police doorknocked surrounding houses and are conducting further enquiries while AFP Forensic Services conducted a comprehensive examination of the crime scene.

It is believed that a large vehicle, possibly a small truck, was used to carry off the stolen property. Police are appealing for any witnesses who may have seen suspicious persons, vehicles or activity in the Mawson Drive, Mawson area in the 24 hours to noon yesterday (June 15) to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or report it via the website at www.act.crimestoppers.com.au.

Police would also urge anyone who may be offered cheap wine or other items for sale to contact police on 131-444, as receiving stolen property is a criminal offence punishable by law.