Arrests Made in Thefts of Sports Memorabilia and Art
TL;DR
Nine people have been charged with stealing millions of dollars worth of paintings, sports memorabilia, and other valuables, including World Series rings belonging to Yogi Berra and an MVP trophy awarded to Roger Maris. The thefts occurred over two decades at 20 different museums and institutions across four states. Some of the stolen items, including nine of Berra's 10 World Series rings, were melted down. Eight of the nine suspects have turned themselves in, while the ninth is considered a fugitive.
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