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Elaine Traverse found and reported a stolen Amelia Earhart statue in Newfoundland, which led to her being suspected of involvement, damaging her reputation despite her innocence; the case remains unsolved.
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.
Wichita police have made an arrest in the case of the stolen and destroyed Jackie Robinson statue, charging Ricky Alderete with felony theft and other offenses. The theft, which occurred at McAdams Park, home of the youth baseball league League 42, was not believed to be hate-motivated but rather for financial gain. Surveillance footage showed a brown pickup truck involved in the vandalism, and pieces of the statue were found burnt in a park. Over $145,000 in donations have poured in to aid in rebuilding the statue, and a replica will be made using the original mold.
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.
A suspect has been arrested and charged in connection with the theft and destruction of a statue of baseball legend Jackie Robinson in Wichita, Kansas. The suspect, Ricky Alderete, faces charges including felony theft and aggravated criminal damage to property. Authorities believe the theft was motivated by the potential financial value of the metal, rather than being a hate-motivated crime. The community was shocked by the incident, and efforts are underway to raise funds for a new statue. Robinson is known for breaking the color barrier in Major League Baseball and his signing with the Brooklyn Dodgers in 1947 marked the end of segregated baseball.
A bronze statue of Jackie Robinson, the first Black baseball player to integrate Major League Baseball, was stolen and found destroyed in a Kansas park. An online fundraiser raised over $160,000 to replace the statue, with MLB and its 30 clubs also pledging support. The theft and vandalism have not been attributed to a specific motive, and the responsible parties have not been apprehended. The statue was originally commissioned by League 42, a little league non-profit, and received significant support from the community and former MLB players.
The stolen Jackie Robinson bronze statue was found burned in a trash can at a Kansas park, prompting a police investigation. The statue, honoring the baseball legend who broke the color barrier in MLB, was stolen and later discovered charred in the park's garbage. No arrests have been made, but authorities are actively pursuing leads and collecting surveillance footage. The community is rallying to raise funds for a replacement statue, with over $80,000 raised so far.
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.
A bronze statue of Jackie Robinson, honoring the baseball legend's role in breaking Major League Baseball's color barrier, was found burned and in pieces after being stolen from a park in Wichita, Kansas. The statue, which was cut off at the ankles, was discovered by fire crews in a trash can at Garvey Park. The theft has sparked outrage, with concerns about racial motivation. Efforts are underway to raise funds for a replacement statue, and police are conducting a thorough investigation with the hope of making arrests.
The stolen bronze statue of Jackie Robinson, honoring the baseball legend's legacy, was found burned in a trash can in Kansas after being stolen from a public park. The statue, commissioned by a Little League nonprofit, was cut at the ankles and deemed "not salvageable." Authorities are investigating the incident, with over 100 interviews conducted and surveillance footage showing two individuals taking the sculpture. While the motive is uncertain, there are concerns about potential racial motivations. Efforts are underway to raise funds for a replacement statue, with the community rallying to support the cause.
The burned remnants of a prized bronze statue of Jackie Robinson, stolen from a public park in Kansas, were found by fire crews after receiving a call about a trash can on fire. The statue, honoring the baseball legend, was cut at the ankles and deemed unsalvageable. The theft, which occurred shortly before Black History Month, has sparked concerns about racial motivation, but the executive director of the nonprofit that commissioned the sculpture hopes the motive was not racial. Efforts are underway to raise funds for a replacement statue, and police are actively investigating the case.
A statue of baseball legend Jackie Robinson, stolen from a Kansas park, was found burned and dismantled in a trash can fire, with damages estimated at $75,000. The theft was captured on surveillance video, and the perpetrators are still being sought. The Wichita Fire Department is investigating the arson, while police continue to investigate the theft. Despite the heartbreaking discovery, efforts are underway to rebuild and replace the statue, with funds being raised through a GoFundMe campaign and local businesses.
The Jackie Robinson statue in Wichita, Kansas, was stolen and authorities are offering rewards for information or the statue's return. The statue, valued at $75,000, was taken from McAdams Park by two individuals captured on surveillance video. The Wichita Police are offering a $2,500 reward for tips leading to the suspects' arrest and a $5,000 reward for the statue's return. The Negro Leagues museum in Kansas City emphasizes the importance of retrieving the statue, while local leaders express dismay over the theft's impact on the community.
A bronze statue of baseball legend Jackie Robinson was stolen from McAdams Park in Wichita, Kansas, with the thieves cutting it at the ankles and hauling it off in a truck. The park is home to League 42, a youth baseball league named after Robinson's jersey number, and is known for recognizing influential African Americans. Wichita police are offering a $2,500 reward for any tip leading to an arrest and an additional $5,000 for information on the statue's whereabouts, emphasizing the significant loss to the community and the legacy of Robinson's groundbreaking work in Major League Baseball.
A statue of Jackie Robinson was stolen from a youth baseball league field in Wichita, Kansas, just before the start of Black History Month. The statue, which cost $50,000 and was raised by the nonprofit League 42, was cut off at the ankles and hauled away. Wichita Police Chief Joe Sullivan expressed frustration over the theft, and the local Crimestoppers organization is offering a reward for information leading to an arrest and the recovery of the statue.