Arrest Made in Theft of Jackie Robinson Statue for Scrap Metal
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The bronze statue of Jackie Robinson was stolen from a park in Wichita, Kansas, with the motive being to sell it for scrap metal rather than a hate crime. One suspect, Ricky Alderete, has been arrested and charged, with more suspects being sought. Parts of the dismantled statue were found charred in a trash can. The community plans to replace the stolen sculpture with funds raised, and police believe more arrests will be made in the case.
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