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(128,993 posts) Tue Jan 30, 2024, 04:49 PM Jan 30

Stolen Jackie Robinson statue found burned, dismantled in trash can: Police [View all]

Source: ABC News

January 30, 2024, 1:22 PM

A statue of baseball legend Jackie Robinson stolen from a Kansas park was found dismantled and burned in a trash can fire Tuesday morning in what authorities called a "disgraceful" act, as the search for the perpetrators continues.

The statue was taken from McAdams Park in Wichita last week. Surveillance video captured individuals entering Jackie Robinson Pavilion around midnight on Thursday, removing the statue and placing it in a pickup truck. They cut off the statue at the ankles, leaving behind only Robinson's feet, with damages estimated to be around $75,000.

Around 8:38 a.m. local time on Tuesday, the Wichita Fire Department responded to a report of a trash can fire at Garvey Park, according to Wichita police spokesperson Andrew Ford. After extinguishing the fire, they found what appeared to be pieces of the Robinson statue, "which is not salvageable at this time," Ford told reporters during a press briefing Tuesday.

The Wichita Fire Department is investigating the arson, while police continue to investigate the theft, Ford said. "It's really disheartening to see the remnants of the statue, the disgraceful way it's been disrespected," Wichita Police Chief Joe Sullivan said during the briefing. "This is a direct indication of the pressure our investigators are putting on the perpetrators that committed this act." Sullivan urged those involved in any way to turn themselves in.

Read more: https://abcnews.go.com/US/stolen-jackie-robinson-statue-wichita-kansas-found/story?id=106797999

Reference - https://www.democraticunderground.com/10143185188

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Stolen Jackie Robinson statue found burned, dismantled in trash can: Police [View all] BumRushDaShow Jan 30 OP

I would have thought its value would have been higher, especially if put in a sports auction. Vinca Jan 30 #1

I read this as a racist activity leftieNanner Jan 30 #5

Yep Lifeafter70 Jan 30 #12

Me, too. ShazzieB Jan 30 #26

And three guesses as to how said culprits vote... peppertree Jan 30 #35

And they have to be pretty friggin pathetic to take their rage out on a statue Attilatheblond Jan 30 #24

John Roberts said racism is dead. czarjak Jan 30 #45

Oh yes. leftieNanner Jan 30 #46

Somebody Traildogbob Jan 31 #52

Are you joking? It couldn't sell at an auction. NoRethugFriends Jan 30 #6

Vinca is just questioning the estimated value the police are putting on it. 70sEraVet Jan 30 #37

You really need to get a grip. I have expertise in selling art and antiques and I'm only Vinca Jan 31 #49

Hope they catch those assholes. A crime with no purpose other than hate. n/t FSogol Jan 30 #2

I am thinking these guys ain't geniuses rurallib Jan 30 #13

Oh yes and someone was probably stupid enough Prof. Toru Tanaka Jan 30 #47

Exactly! A hate crime. n/t Harker Jan 30 #17

... Ferrets are Cool Jan 30 #3

Likely racist basis. Hope he is caught and convicted. LiberalFighter Jan 30 #4

This does not tarnish Jackie's legacy at all but it does put a spotlight on the idiot or idiots for .... Botany Jan 30 #7

Exactly. First thing I thought was they can destroy a statue but they'll never destroy his legacy Deuxcents Jan 30 #8

Jackie was not only a talented ball player but strong enough not to fight back despite all .... Botany Jan 30 #14

Again, I agree Deuxcents Jan 30 #15

I'd like to see... Think. Again. Jan 30 #9

i wonder if the sculptor is still around. mopinko Jan 30 #10

Did a quick search and the sculptor was local to the city and passed away 2 years ago BumRushDaShow Jan 30 #18

see my post #20 below. there is a mold for that statue nt orleans Jan 30 #21

Fantastic news!! BumRushDaShow Jan 30 #23

good new regarding a mold orleans Jan 30 #20

OUTSTANDING! mopinko Jan 30 #28

Excellent!... Think. Again. Jan 30 #29

Good. Make a dozen or so copies to replace the Confederate statues. rickford66 Jan 31 #50

now there should be multiple statues et tu Jan 30 #22

It would be BEYOND COOL if the result of these idjits' felonious act..... lastlib Jan 30 #41

absolutely! et tu Jan 30 #44

I wonder if the statue can be recast? COL Mustard Jan 30 #31

Yep! see the above posts! Think. Again. Jan 30 #34

Thanks! COL Mustard Jan 30 #36

Is this a hate crime? It wasn't stolen for brass scrap value /nt bucolic_frolic Jan 30 #11

i concur AllaN01Bear Jan 30 #16

cops: "perpetrators, turn yourself in!" orleans Jan 30 #19

Won't know if possible hate crime until perps identified. Sneederbunk Jan 30 #25

Is it time for Kansas to bleed again? Aristus Jan 30 #27

Similar to the destruction of the York bust in Portland. Thunderbeast Jan 30 #30

The original cost might have been $75,000 but the replacement cost must be much higher FakeNoose Jan 30 #32

As the republican hate crime wave continues NBachers Jan 30 #33

They are pissed because they can't have their statues of Hitler. SouthernDem4ever Jan 30 #48

Seems like a lot of work BaronChocula Jan 30 #38

I wish I had the $$ to help them replace it. Hopefully someone(s) will step up. hlthe2b Jan 30 #39

When they DO replace the statue, i hope there is a sign..... 70sEraVet Jan 30 #40

Some sick fuckhead Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin Jan 30 #42

Security camera footage? WTF! wolfie001 Jan 30 #43

These geniuses didn't even want money for the scrap metal IronLionZion Jan 31 #51

Put Jackie back. Please. twodogsbarking Jan 31 #53