Crime Vandalism News

"Destroyed: Stolen Jackie Robinson Statue Found Burned in Wichita Park"

The burned remains of a stolen bronze statue of Jackie Robinson, honoring the baseball legend's breaking of the color barrier, were found in a Wichita park after it was stolen and vandalized. The statue, commissioned by a Little League nonprofit, was discovered cut at the ankles and is deemed unsalvageable. Authorities are investigating the theft, considering the possibility of racial motivation, and planning to replace the statue with community support.