A prized Jackie Robinson statue was stolen from a public park in Witchita, Kansas in what officials have called a “horrendous, disgusting act.”
A prized Jackie Robinson statue was stolen from a public park in Kansas Thursday by thieves who sawed off the bronze sculpture — leaving behind only the iconic baseball player’s feet.
The brazen theft — slammed by officials as “horrendous” and “disgusting” — took place just one week before the start of Black History Month.
“More than frustrated, I am angry to see that this has happened,” said Wichita City Council member Brandon Johnson.
“This was disgusting. This should never happen.”
The thieves struck sometime during the night at the League 42 baseball fields in McAdams Park, which is also home to the Jackie Robinson Pavilion.
