Go Radio has launched a campaign offering a £25,000 reward for information leading to the recovery of the Lipton Cup, a historic gold trophy worth nearly £500,000 stolen from Glasgow's Riverside Museum last October.
The trophy was presented to Glasgow merchant Sir Thomas Lipton in New York in 1930 after his fifth attempt to win the America's Cup, the prestigious yacht racing prize. Following his death, it was gifted to the city of Glasgow.
The cup is described as gold, with two handles and a detachable domed lid, set atop a silver square plinth base. It features an enamelled red, white and blue shield and gold ropework.
Rochelle Clemente, managing director of Go Radio, said: "Sir Thomas Lipton is part of the Gorbals' story, and this trophy belongs to Glasgow's heritage. We're proud to be based here and we want our trophy back."
Police Scotland is continuing its investigation, including extensive CCTV review and inquiries within the art world. The cup has been circulated via Interpol and other stolen property registers. Detective Sergeant Bob Carrigan appealed for public help, noting the trophy's significant historic value.
Jane Rowlands, head of museums and collections at Glasgow Life, said: "We are deeply saddened by the disgraceful theft... this is not only a loss for the museum, but a theft from the people of Glasgow." The museum has added the cup to the Art Loss Register and reviewed security measures. Anyone with information is urged to contact police on 101, quoting reference 0993 of October 23 2025, or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
