Posted on 02/06/2014 11:40:57 AM PST by afraidfortherepublic
The 300-year-old Stradivarius violin that was taken from the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra's concertmaster in an armed robbery last month has been found and will be returned to its owner later Thursday, authorities said.
Three suspects two men, ages 42 and 36, and a woman, 32 were arrested Monday morning at their respective Milwaukee residences and remain in police custody.
Milwaukee police Chief Edward Flynn said at a news conference Thursday afternoon that the violin was found in a suitcase in an attic of a city residence, with the help of tips from citizens and information received from Taser International about the stun gun used in the robbery.
Police determined that one suspect, Universal Allah, had bought the stun gun, while another, Salah Jones, became the main suspect based on an independent tip. Jones has been linked to a prior art theft.
Milwaukee police have referred the case to the Milwaukee County district attorney's office, and charges are expected to be filed Friday.
The violin appeared to be in good condition, Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra president Mark Niehaus said at the news conference.
"We have pretty strong confidence that the violin is fine," Niehaus said.
Mayor Tom Barrett called it a "wonderful day" for all involved.
"It was a model of cooperation with the FBI working closely with the police department," Barrett said at the news conference.
Violinist Frank Almond, who was robbed of the Strad on Jan. 27, thanked investigators in a statement released Thursday by the Milwaukee Symphony.
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Whatever did they plan to do with it? Pawn it?
Or chop it up for firewood??
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2 "Universal Allahs" is 2 "Universal Allahs" too many!
Glad they didn't pawn it!
“Mayor Tom Barrett called it a “wonderful day” for all involved.”
This asshat, in a LONG line of DEMOCRATS, has ENABLED this type of CRIMINAL BEHAVIOR in a once-MAJESTIC, productive, God-Fearing, hard-working, much-loved city!
I know, I was born there.
Rep. Gwen Moore, (D, WI)? Please pick up the white Courtesy Phone in the Lobby. Your NEPHEW is calling for bail money! *SNORT*
Southern Baptists
“Ethic
@UniversalAllah
Proud representor of the 5%Nation of Gods and Earths. Teacher of Knowledge of Self. Boxer, MC, Lyricist, and Poet..”
“Ethic” is also a poet!
>> its a piece of manipulated wood..
It’s wood that manipulates a piece...
I agree Mark!
A couple of geniuses. What were they intending to do with it? Sell it on eBay? Maybe Craigslist it?
Good news!
“US Rep. Gwen Moore son Supreme Solar Allah
Well, aint that special.
Celebrate criminal diversity.”
Ok, please bring me up to date as I’ve been out all day. Is this REALLY Gwen Moore’s son involved here?
If so, will Eric Da Great Holder NOT charge “his people”? Will we get Jackson and Sharpton hollering racism?
I’m thrilled the violin was recovered unharmed.
Whew!
That’s a good thing.
Reports from this AM said it was found, but the coppers would not comment on condition.
His mom is a DEM congress critter in Wi.
Gwen Moore, and this is not his first heist for art.
It appears that Universal Allah and Supreme Solar Alla are not the same person.
I have heard several Strads, all in the hands of world class musicians. They were wonderful, the difference was apparent and dramatic. They can also be temperamental, I heard one that did not like the temperature and humidity and sounded like some cigar box guitar. The musician put it aside and went to his back up.
Jabba the Hut found a wig?
Who the hell did these idiots think they could sell it to?
I knew a guy who shipped rare art. His home wasn’t in the best place in Dallas. One day some of Holder’s people broke in and stole a radio and a cassette player and stuff like that. They didn’t take the Rembrandt that was leaned up against the wall.
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