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Jackie Robinson statue was stolen from Kansas park to be sold as scrap metal: police

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The brazen theft of a bronze Jackie Robinson statue in Kansas was not motivated by hate — but was instead committed by crooks who hoped to sell the prized sculpture for scrap metal. Wichita police revealed the motive Monday as they announced the arrest of one of the suspects tied to the sickening crime in … Read more

Thieves steal Jackie Robinson statue from Kansas baseball park

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A prized Jackie Robinson statue was stolen from a public park in Kansas Thursday by thieves who sawed off the bronze sculpture — leaving behind only the iconic baseball player’s feet. The brazen theft — slammed by officials as “horrendous” and “disgusting” — took place just one week before the start of Black History Month. … Read more