Someone Stole a $200K Violin From a Pub

London police are investigating an unusual theft: Somebody made off with an 18th-century violin valued at $200,000—from a pub. The police just released images of the suspect (though the theft occurred in February) and are asking the public for help identifying him, reports the BBC. The violin is owned by a German businessman, but he loaned it to a member of London's Philharmonia Orchestra eight years ago. The violinist, David Lopez Ibanez, says he went to the pub with a friend for a bite to eat following a rehearsal, per the Guardian.

"I put it right next to me," he says. However, the thief managed to grab it and walk out undetected, apparently by stuffing it beneath his long coat. "You let your guard down for a second," Lopez Ibanez tells the New York Times. "It felt like the world was collapsing on top of me." The German owner of the instrument—which was made in 1740 by Italian craftsman Lorenzo Carcassi—tells the Times he expects insurance to cover his loss. Sebastian Kutscha adds that he isn't thrilled Lopez Ibanez brought it to a pub but won't pile on. "He's really suffering," says Kutscha. "So why should I make it worse for him?" (More violin stories.)