The city of Wichita, Kansas, was shocked on Friday morning when it was revealed that a beloved statue of Jackie Robinson had been stolen from McAdams Park. As the local police department searches for the thieves, the incident resonates far beyond the actual criminal act and has struck a chord with those who value the cultural and historical significance of the statue and the man it represents.
The theft took place just after midnight on Thursday. Surveillance footage showed the thieves making off with the statue.
The City of Wichita has reported the theft of Jackie Robinson’s statue from McAdams Park, the City of Wichita Government posted on Facebook Thursday.
The statue symbolizes Robinson’s groundbreaking role as the first African American in Major League Baseball, the city said. It was forcefully removed Wednesday night, causing damages estimated at $75,000, according to the…
