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crime1 year ago•1 min saved

Arrest Made in Theft of Jackie Robinson Statue

Ricky Alderete has been arrested and charged with felony theft, aggravated criminal damage to property, identity theft, and making false information in connection with the theft and destruction of a Jackie Robinson statue in Wichita, Kansas. The statue, valued at $75,000, was stolen from McAdams Park and later found dismantled. The investigation has not revealed evidence of a hate-motivated crime, and police are committed to identifying all individuals involved. Donations have poured in to rebuild the statue, and MLB will cover the cost of creating a new one.

via ESPN|

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sports1 year ago•1 min saved

"MLB Teams Rally to Replace Stolen Jackie Robinson Statue for Youth Baseball Field"

After the theft and destruction of the Jackie Robinson statue at League 42, a GoFundMe campaign has raised over $149,000 to build a new statue using the original mold, with support from Major League Baseball, Players Alliance, the Dodgers, Royals, and the Jackie Robinson Foundation. 30 MLB teams have committed to helping fund the new statue and provide other support to League 42, which plans to use the additional funds for facility needs, baseball stadium renovations, and added security to prevent future thefts.

via KAKE|

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sports1 year ago•1 min saved

"MLB Teams Rally to Replace Vandalized Jackie Robinson Statue for League 42"

Major League Baseball and the 30 clubs will replace the vandalized Jackie Robinson statue in Wichita, Kansas, which was found burned and dismantled. The statue, originally erected in 2021 at McAdams Park, home base of the local youth baseball league League 42, will be rebuilt using the original mold. Individual donations and MLB funding will support the replacement and League 42 programming. The theft of the statue, which sparked outrage and national headlines, was captured on surveillance video, and the remnants were found by the Wichita Fire Department.

via MLB.com|

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sports1 year ago•1 min saved

"Vandalized: Jackie Robinson Statue Found Destroyed and Burned in Wichita Park"

The Jackie Robinson statue stolen from League 42’s baseball facility in Wichita was found destroyed after a dumpster fire at Garvey Park, prompting the league to work on replacing it with the same mold as the original. The statue, estimated to cost $75,000, was unveiled by the city in 2021. Wichita Police are continuing to investigate the case, and a GoFundMe has been set up to help pay for the new statue.

via KMUW|

#investigation #jackie-robinson #league-42