WICHITA, Kan. – The Wichita Police Department (WPD) is set to provide an update on the stolen Jackie Robinson statue at a news conference on Tuesday morning. The statue, which was stolen last Wednesday night from League 42 at McAdams Park, has been the focus of an intense investigation by WPD investigators and the Property Crimes Bureau. The news conference, which will take place at Garvey Park, will be attended by Wichita Police Chief Joe Sullivan and other city leaders. As the investigation progresses, rewards are being offered for information leading to an arrest and the safe return of the statue.
The statue’s theft shocked the community, prompting an immediate response from law enforcement officials. Surveillance photos and video were released following the incident, and investigators have been working diligently to follow up on leads. Over the weekend, the WPD Field Community Response Team joined forces with the Property Crimes Bureau to accelerate the investigation.
In positive news, the WPD announced on Monday afternoon that they had located and recovered the truck associated with the theft. Detectives expressed their optimism, stating that they were continuing to pursue several promising leads. While progress is being made, Chief Sullivan and his team remain fully committed to recovering the stolen statue and bringing those responsible to justice.
Meanwhile, League 42, the organization that was home to the stolen statue, has begun fundraising efforts to replace it. A GoFundMe page has been set up to gather donations from the community, as there is a collective desire to reinstate the symbol of the baseball legend’s enduring legacy.
The news conference is an opportunity for the Wichita Police Department and city leaders to provide the public with an update on the ongoing investigation. Their presence signifies the importance of recovering the stolen statue and safeguarding the city’s cultural heritage.
While the community awaits the news conference, live coverage will be available via KSN News’ livestream. As details emerge, the story will be continuously updated. The news conference serves as an important platform to inform the public about the progress made in the investigation and to enlist their support in bringing the stolen Jackie Robinson statue back where it belongs.
