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Man Charged With Stealing £150,000 Violin and Guitar

3/23/2026

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Ahmed Sami Madour, 46, has been charged with theft for allegedly stealing a £150,000 violin from violinist David Ibanez at the Marquess Tavern in north London on February 18, 2025.
He also faces charges for stealing a £4,000 guitar on the same day.
He was charged on January 19.
He is released on unconditional bail.
His trial is scheduled for May 10, 2027.

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Story summary

Ahmed Sami Madour, 46, has been charged with theft for allegedly stealing a £150,000 violin from violinist David Ibanez at the Marquess Tavern in north London on February 18, 2025.
He also faces charges for stealing a £4,000 guitar on the same day.
He was charged on January 19.
He is released on unconditional bail.
His trial is scheduled for May 10, 2027.