SEATTLE, WA (MyBellinghamNow.com) – The search is on after a rare and very valuable cello was stolen from a Seattle home.

Seattle Police said the 1890 Enrico Marchetti cello is valued at about $250,000.

They said the owners of the Central District home returned on May 5 to find the front door open and a window smashed. The cello, its case, several bows and other items were missing.

Anyone with information is asked to call Crime Stoppers at (800)222-TIPS or the Seattle Police Tipline at (206)233-5000.