Royal Canadian Mounted Police in British Columbia recently recovered over $50,000 in stolen sports memorabilia and say there could be more victims. Coquitlam RCMP officers say a series of thefts from storage units took place over the last few weeks and an investigation led to the discovery of dozens of autographed jerseys, photos, helmets and other display … [Read more...] about Notes: Stolen Memorabilia Recovered; Historic Photos Sell; Leaf & PBR; Mystik Dan Card; 1989’s Massive Card Output
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Police Hunt Clues in Theft of Lifelong Gretzky Collection
It was only there temporarily. Aron Gratias, an avid fan and collector of Wayne Gretzky and other hockey memorabilia was moving, so he rented a storage unit in a rural area of north central Saskatchewan and locked up his jerseys, cards, photos, sticks and other items for the winter. At some point over the last couple of months, someone broke in and stole … [Read more...] about Police Hunt Clues in Theft of Lifelong Gretzky Collection
Mark May’s Stolen Super Bowl Rings Recovered; Suspect Arrested
Former NFL lineman and current broadcast analyst Mark May has his two Super Bowl rings back, thanks to an assist from the home of Pawn Stars. May had the rings from Super Bowls XVII and XXII with him during a charity event in Scottsdale, AZ in February and it was during that time he reported them missing. According to ABC 15 in Phoenix, a man recently … [Read more...] about Mark May’s Stolen Super Bowl Rings Recovered; Suspect Arrested
Signing Session Turns into Chase After Kids Grab Rose Bat
A private autograph session at a Cincinnati area memorabilia shop turned a bit chaotic this week when a young thief grabbed a Pete Rose bat and ran out the door. Police in Forest Park, north of the city, say Rose was signing autographs in the back of The Sports Gallery when a group of juveniles entered the front of the shop. Owner Mark Fugate says he then … [Read more...] about Signing Session Turns into Chase After Kids Grab Rose Bat
Midnight Madness: Thief Caught on Tape Stealing Jerseys from Kansas Shop
A lone vehicle sped up to Oliver's Sports Cards and Memorabilia in Wichita, Kansas on Saturday night. Unfortunately, the occupant wasn't looking to participate in a late night box break. Security camera video and still photos show a person dressed all in white walking up to the store's front door and tossing something through the glass. He then pushes his way in and in less … [Read more...] about Midnight Madness: Thief Caught on Tape Stealing Jerseys from Kansas Shop
Valuable Title Belts Stolen From Boxing Hall of Fame Remain Missing
It’s been two years since six valuable championship belts were stolen from the International Boxing Hall of Fame in Canastota, NY and the case remains open. The theft took place after hours at the Hall, which is located about 25 miles east of Syracuse. Four of the belts were won by Carmen Basilio, a welterweight and middleweight star of the 1950s, who once defeated … [Read more...] about Valuable Title Belts Stolen From Boxing Hall of Fame Remain Missing
FBI Now Handling Maris Memorabilia Theft
The annual Roger Maris golf tournament takes place Monday in the late slugger’s hometown of Fargo, ND. It’s a fundraiser for various local charities and as usual, a Sunday night sports memorabilia auction was part of the event. It’s the first time the tournament has been held since the July 2016 theft of Maris’ 1961 MVP award and jewel-laden 1960 Hickok Belt from … [Read more...] about FBI Now Handling Maris Memorabilia Theft
Third Man Sentenced in Home Invasion Robbery of Chicago Area Collector
A 29-year-old man has pleaded guilty for his role in a violent home invasion robbery of a Wheeling, IL collector in 2014. Kristopher Muzzall of Chicago was the last of three men who were charged in the case in which $150,000-$200,000 worth of vintage and modern sports cards was stolen from safe. Cook County prosecutors say Muzzall pleaded guilty to home invasion with … [Read more...] about Third Man Sentenced in Home Invasion Robbery of Chicago Area Collector
Valuable Stolen Sports Memorabilia: Why Resale Might Not Matter
As prices for high-end sports memorabilia continue to rise, so do concerns over theft. The bizarre saga of how Tom Brady’s last two Super Bowl jerseys and Von Miller’s Super Bowl 50 helmet wound up in Mexico has given that issue a national spotlight but it’s not the first time stolen goods have generated publicity in the last couple of years. A break-in at the … [Read more...] about Valuable Stolen Sports Memorabilia: Why Resale Might Not Matter
Notes: Cops Corral Collection Theft Suspect; Costas Talks Cards, Baseball
A foot chase led to the arrest of a 23-year-old Gilbert, AZ man on charges of stealing items from another man’s sports card and memorabilia collection. According to ABC 15 in Phoenix, there was a burglary at a collector’s home earlier this month. The victim began calling around to fellow collectors, dealers and local shops in hopes the person who stole the autographs, … [Read more...] about Notes: Cops Corral Collection Theft Suspect; Costas Talks Cards, Baseball