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Notes: Rings Stolen in Toronto; Craigslist Trouble in Cleveland

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Canadian law enforcement officers are hoping tips from the public can lead to the recovery of some stolen jewelry including two valuable pieces of sports memorabilia.

Stanley Cup ring Montreal CanadiensToronto Police say a 1977 Montreal Cana1993 Toronto Blue Jays World Series ringdiens Stanley Cup ring and a 1993 Toronto Blue Jays World Series ring, similar to those pictured here, were taken during a July 1 home burglary.

It happened in the Kingsway and Price Edward Drive North area of the city during the evening hours.

Police say the value of all of the jewelry is about $500,000.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 416-808-2200, Crime Stoppers anonymously at 416-222-TIPS (8477), online at www.222tips.com, text TOR and your message to CRIMES (274637).

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Justin and Tylor Baker
Fox 8 News photo

Fraud and theft charges have been filed against two Cleveland, OH men in connection with a Craigslist ad that offered sports memorabilia, including LeBron James signed basketballs and Jim Brown autographed footballs.  Police say victims are telling them they paid for the items but didn’t receive the merchandise.

According to this story by Fox8 in Cleveland, the city’s Financial Crimes Unit arrested Justin and Tylor Baker, who investigators say weren’t just putting up ads in Cleveland and more charges could be coming.

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Rich Gossage turned 64 this week.  You may know his 1973 Topps rookie card but he appeared in the 1972 Puerto Rican League sticker set, looking like something you might see at a 1970s heavy metal concert.  If you want a great conversation piece, here are a couple of them for sale.

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Wheatland Auction Services is giving away a Muhammad Ali signed boxing glove during the National Sports Collectors Convention in Chicago.  Registration at their booth (#433P/435P) is free.

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