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Stolen Stradivarius violin found in suitcase in Milwaukee attic
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel ^ | 2-6-14 | Ashley Luthern

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.

(Excerpt) Read more at jsonline.com ...


TOPICS: Crime/Corruption; Extended News; News/Current Events; US: Wisconsin
KEYWORDS: almond; blackonwhitecrime; lipinski; mpd; obamassons; sonsofobama; stradivarius; universalallah; violin
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Comment #81 Removed by Moderator

To: Sacajaweau
“...it’s a piece of manipulated wood....and nothing more”

I think most Strad aficionados would say “Yep What is your point”?

82 posted on 02/06/2014 2:26:53 PM PST by TalBlack
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To: mylife

They are both SonsOf0bama though.


84 posted on 02/06/2014 2:52:42 PM PST by Paladin2
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To: F15Eagle
Just posted...

Stradivarius Thief Tied to Congresswoman's (Gwen Moore D-WI) Son

Thursday, February 06, 2014 4:44:59 PM · by LouD

 

 

85 posted on 02/06/2014 2:53:04 PM PST by Responsibility2nd (NO LIBS. This Means Liberals and (L)libertarians! Same Thing. NO LIBS!!)
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Comment #86 Removed by Moderator

To: Revolting cat!
found in suitcase in Milwaukee attic

Fiddle Under the Roof?

OK buddy, we know where you live. :-)

87 posted on 02/06/2014 3:32:25 PM PST by zeugma (Is it evil of me to teach my bird to say "here kitty, kitty"?)
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To: maggief; F15Eagle
Well, here's his blurb on LinkedIn, if you want to, you know, offer him a job or something...

Barber Cosmetologist/Manager Tupperware Consultant. Street Academy of Cream City Mentors Inc. 5% Nation of Gods and Earths Regional 7 Rep

I'm thinking he didn't make much money selling Tupperware...

88 posted on 02/06/2014 4:03:57 PM PST by NoCmpromiz (John 14:6 is a non-pluralistic comment.)
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To: Sacajaweau
it’s a piece of manipulated wood....and nothing more

And the original signed Constitution of the United States, residing in the National Archives, is nothing but a worthless piece of paper.........

I'm forever amazed at the blatant ignorance posted by many of the folks on this site...........

As in your case, I suspect they're just drunk and looking for an argument.........

89 posted on 02/06/2014 4:19:12 PM PST by Hot Tabasco (I think I've lost my mojo.....)
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To: centurion316

Must have been Amish.


90 posted on 02/06/2014 5:01:21 PM PST by SandRat (Duty - Honor - Country! What else needs said?)
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To: Sacajaweau

Yeah, but what a sound in the hands of a master.

Anyway...

Universal Allah, had bought the stun gun, while another, Salah Jones,

Let me guess.....


91 posted on 02/06/2014 5:07:09 PM PST by tet68 ( " We would not die in that man's company, that fears his fellowship to die with us...." Henry V.)
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To: mylife
His mom is a DEM congress critter in Wi. Gwen Moore, and this is not his first heist for art.

No, no, no. It was the OTHER one - (something) Saleh who was involved in another art theft about 5 years ago.

Also, Universal Knowledge Allah is NOT Gwen Moore's son. He is in the same gang with Gwen Moore's son (Superme Solar Allah) and worked for SS Allah at one time. There is NO EVIDENCE that SS Allah (Gwen Moore's son) was involved in the Stradivarius theft.

Read all of the several stories posted about this crime.

92 posted on 02/06/2014 6:03:56 PM PST by afraidfortherepublic
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To: WaterWeWaitinFor
Is this REALLY Gwen Moore’s son involved here?

No, no, no. Universal Knowledge Allah (violin thief) and Supreme Solar Allah (Gwen Moore's son and convicted tire slasher) are in the same "gang" (or community organizers, if you will) and are collegues.

93 posted on 02/06/2014 6:07:56 PM PST by afraidfortherepublic
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To: mylife
His mom is a DEM congress critter in Wi. Gwen Moore, and this is not his first heist for art.

You are conflating 2 crimes. Gwen Moore's son was convicted of the tire slashing of the GOP vans in 2002. His name was/is Supreme Solar Allah. The violin thief is Universal Knowledge Allah. They hung around together and were in the same community organizing group. There is NO EviDENCE that Gwen Moore's son had anything to do with the violin theft.

94 posted on 02/06/2014 6:11:15 PM PST by afraidfortherepublic
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To: mylife

Oh yes. It was the third thief — Saleh something or an other — who had previously been involved in another art theft.


95 posted on 02/06/2014 6:12:50 PM PST by afraidfortherepublic
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To: afraidfortherepublic

You are correct.


96 posted on 02/06/2014 6:18:49 PM PST by mylife (Ted Cruz understands the law, and he does not fear the unlawful.)
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To: vetvetdoug

“A tough choice would be this fiddle and a 56’ Sunburst Stratocaster.”

You forgot the seven figure price difference.


97 posted on 02/06/2014 9:01:31 PM PST by GladesGuru (Islam Delenda Est - because of what Islam is and because of what Muslims do.)
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To: GladesGuru
You forgot the seven figure price difference

Brownie, the 56' Fender Stratocaster used by Eric Clapton, sold at auction in 1999 for $497,000. I guess it may be worth a little more now but nowhere near that of the Stradivarius. I remember when Brownie was on the wall of the music shop, Strings & Things in Memphis, Tennessee, and could have been had in the 1980's for less than $20K. Clapton had given the guitar to a roadie and that roadie needed cash when in Memphis and sold it to the owner of the shoppe. Clapton authenticated the guitar on a visit to Memphis and repurchased it so he could sell it at an auction to benefit his charity.

98 posted on 02/06/2014 9:35:14 PM PST by vetvetdoug
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To: UB355

His full name is Universal Knowledge Allah.

His new name will be Universal Ankle Grabber.


99 posted on 02/08/2014 6:49:09 AM PST by TurboZamboni (Marx smelled bad and lived with his parents .)
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