"Stolen Jackie Robinson Statue Found Burned and Dismantled in Wichita Park"

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"Stolen Jackie Robinson Statue Found Burned and Dismantled in Wichita Park"
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Parts of a life-size bronze statue of Jackie Robinson, the legendary baseball player and civil rights figure, were found dismantled and burned in a Kansas park after it was stolen last week. The remnants were discovered in a trash can at Garvey Park in Wichita, and authorities have deemed the statue beyond repair. The police are investigating the theft and vandalism, having interviewed over 100 people, and are also looking into the cause of the fire.

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