Police are investigating the theft of a historical sculpture from the Tasmanian Wool Centre Museum in Ross earlier this month.

Detective Sergeant Dwayne Kirkby said the Ermenegildo Zegna Perpetual Trophy, which was on loan from the Queen Victoria Museum and Art Gallery, was reportedly stolen overnight on Friday, 5 December.

“Police were called to the wool museum in the early hours of Saturday, 6 December after the building’s alarm was activated,” Detective Sergeant Kirkby said.

“The suspect, believed to be a man, was wearing black shoes and gloves, light-coloured trousers and a hoodie. He left the scene in a white van, although the make and model are unknown.”

“Investigators have been pursuing several lines of inquiry and we’re appealing to the public for any information that could assist.”

“This item is of significant importance to Tasmania’s wool industry, and we’re committed to returning it to its rightful owners.”

Pictured is the statue, as well as its wooden case.

Anyone with information should contact Northern CIB on 131 444 and quote OR791821.

Information can also be provided anonymously to Crime Stoppers Tasmania at crimestopperstas.com.au.