Arrest made in the theft and destruction of the statue that police believe was stolen to sell for scrap

Jackie Robinson's statue was destroyed in New York City. Robinson symbolizes hope for a better America, says writer Mark Dent. He asks: "What does it reveal when a statue of Robinson is destroyed? What does it say about America when it's destroyed?" Dent asks.

Police announce arrest in theft, destruction of Jackie Robinson statue. Police in Wichita, Kansas, say a man who was already in custody has been charged in the theft. The statue was later found dismantled and burned. Police say additional arrests are likely. The bronze statue of Robinson was found in the city of Wichita.

Ricky Alderete, 45, has been charged with felony theft, aggravated criminal damage to property, identity theft and making false information. Police believe the statue was stolen from a youth league baseball facility in Wichita. The statue was later found destroyed and police believe it was stolen to sell for scrap.

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Scorched and disassembled pieces of a bronze Jackie Robinson statue — from a park in Wichita, Kansas — were found Tuesday morning. Police are still searching for the vandals responsible for the vandalism. The statue was found 'Beyond Repair' in a dump in a Kansas city park.

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Jackie Robinson statue stolen from a youth baseball field in Wichita, Kansas, last week was found destroyed Tuesday morning. The Wichita Fire Department…. found the statue burned, destroyed. The statue was destroyed by the fire department of the city's fire department. It was found in a Wichita youth baseball facility.