A BURGLAR stole valuable antiques including a nude sculpture and a rare pistol in a midnight raid.
He struck at around 12.15am on Thursday July 7 at Victoria Antiques, in Victoria Avenue, Shanklin.
A man was seen to leave the shop via a smashed window, carrying several items.
A member of the public challenged him, which caused the man to run off.
The items he took include a rare 19th Century double barrelled W2J Rigby-Dublin percussion pistol.
An art deco bronze sculpture of a nude by Joe Descomps Cormier and some gold sovereign coins were also taken.
Officers have released pictures of two of the stolen items as they appeal for information.
Anyone who has seen the items for sale or has other information is asked to PSI Laura Taylor at Isle of Wight East CID on 101, quoting 44160252111.
Alternatively, leave information anonymously by calling Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
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