Police in London are conducting a manhunt after a violin valued at £150,000 was stolen from a pub in Islington. The instrument, made in 1740 and approximately 280 to 300 years old, belonged to a member of the London Philharmonic Orchestra. CCTV footage released by the Metropolitan Police shows a suspect leaving the pub carrying the violin. The musician described the stolen violin as their "voice," highlighting its importance. Authorities have appealed to the public for information to aid in the recovery of the rare and valuable instrument.
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