"Vandals Steal Jackie Robinson Statue from Wichita Park Ahead of Black History Month"

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"Vandals Steal Jackie Robinson Statue from Wichita Park Ahead of Black History Month"
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A statue of Jackie Robinson, the first player to break Major League Baseball's color barrier, was stolen from a park in Wichita, Kansas, with surveillance footage showing two individuals removing the sculpture. The statue, which was cut at the ankles, was a tribute to Robinson's legacy as a sports legend and civil rights icon. Outrage and frustration have swept through the community, with local officials and organizations offering rewards for information leading to the statue's recovery and the apprehension of the thieves.

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