Can you help us to locate these stolen musical instruments?

North Yorkshire Police is appealing for information about two musical instruments that were reported stolen from the Barton area of Richmondshire in January this year.

They are:

• a Realist Pro 5 string violin made by David Gage. It has a signature underneath the rear shoulder rest (photos of the violin and its case)

• a Gear4music double bass (photos of the double bass and its case)

The instruments hold high sentimental value to the owner.

If you know where either of the instruments is or you have been offered them for sale, please email [email protected]. You can also call North Yorkshire Police on 101, select option 2, and ask for PC 6 Michael Smith.

If you wish to remain anonymous, you can pass information to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

Please quote the North Yorkshire Police reference number 12220010264.

* A 37-year-old local man has been arrested in connection with this ongoing investigation. He has been released under investigation while enquiries continue.