Kelowna RCMP pursue stolen, rare violin

A high-strung case has the RCMP in Kelowna striking a sour chord in the search for a rare, highly valuable, Italian-made violin.

The theft, believed to have taken place early in the morning on Aug. 3, likely happened near the lane behind Wilson Avenue near Richter Street following a performance by the violin’s owner.

Before reporting the violin stolen on Aug. 9, the RCMP stated the violin owner searched for several days in the hope of recovering their musical treasure.

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Contained in a silver, carbon fibre case peppered with stickers from the places the violin’s owner has travelled. Dating back to the 1840s, the violin features a distinctive one-piece back and is accompanied by two black and one red bow, police say.

Other additions to the instrument include a microphone pickup jack and a single gold fine tuner.

“This violin holds not only significant monetary value but also immense sentimental value,” Const. Mike Della-Paolera, media relations officer with the Kelowna RCMP, said. “Our aim is to reunite it with its rightful owner.”

Kelowna RCMP are asking anyone with information about the whereabouts of the violin or any suspicious activity related to its theft to contact the Kelowna RCMP at (250) 762-3300, referring to file number 2023-46714.

Anonymous tips can be submitted to Central Okanagan Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or online at www.crimestoppers.net.