Kansas police arrest suspect in theft of Jackie Robinson statue

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Ricky Alderte, 45, has been arrested in connection with the theft of a statue of Jackie Robinson from a park in Wichita, Kansas. The bronze statue was cut at the ankles and hauled off in a truck last month. It was stolen from McAdams Park, home to League 42, a youth baseball league named after Robinson's jersey number. Community members raised money to replace it. Major League Baseball has offered to replace the statue.

Dive Deeper:

• The Wichita Police Department has made their first arrest in connection with the stolen statue of Jackie Robinson, an iconic baseball player.
• The arrested individual, Ricky Alderte, has been charged with felony theft, as well as three other counts including identity theft and aggravated criminal damage to property.
• The bronze statue, which was located in McAdams Park in Wichita, was cut at the ankles and taken away in a truck.
• The theft of the statue sparked outrage among community members, who have raised funds to replace it. Over $200,000 has been raised through an online fundraiser, and Major League Baseball (MLB) has offered to replace the statue.
• Jackie Robinson, who played for the Brooklyn Dodgers, was the first black player in MLB history, breaking barriers for future African American ball players.
• The park where the statue was stolen from, McAdams Park, is home to League 42, a youth baseball league named after Robinson's jersey number, and is known for recognizing influential African Americans.
• The motive behind the theft appears to be financial gain, as police believe the suspect intended to scrap the statue for its metal value. There is no evidence to suggest that it was a hate crime.
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Worth a few hundred $$ as scrap. Not worth.

 

[Phys251]

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Ricky Alderte, 45, has been arrested in connection with the theft of a statue of Jackie Robinson from a park in Wichita, Kansas. The bronze statue was cut at the ankles and hauled off in a truck last month. It was stolen from McAdams Park, home to League 42, a youth baseball league named after Robinson's jersey number. Community members raised money to replace it. Major League Baseball has offered to replace the statue.

Dive Deeper:

• The Wichita Police Department has made their first arrest in connection with the stolen statue of Jackie Robinson, an iconic baseball player.
• The arrested individual, Ricky Alderte, has been charged with felony theft, as well as three other counts including identity theft and aggravated criminal damage to property.
• The bronze statue, which was located in McAdams Park in Wichita, was cut at the ankles and taken away in a truck.
• The theft of the statue sparked outrage among community members, who have raised funds to replace it. Over $200,000 has been raised through an online fundraiser, and Major League Baseball (MLB) has offered to replace the statue.
• Jackie Robinson, who played for the Brooklyn Dodgers, was the first black player in MLB history, breaking barriers for future African American ball players.
• The park where the statue was stolen from, McAdams Park, is home to League 42, a youth baseball league named after Robinson's jersey number, and is known for recognizing influential African Americans.
• The motive behind the theft appears to be financial gain, as police believe the suspect intended to scrap the statue for its metal value. There is no evidence to suggest that it was a hate crime.
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Worth a few hundred $$ as scrap. Not worth.

Dumbasses are gonna need a lot more to cover attorney fees.