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Ridgewood NJ, Ridgewood Police report that on October 25 a Greenway Road resident reported a theft of property from the driveway. The victim reported an unknown person rifled through approximately fifteen bags filled with baby toys, clothing donations and furniture which were to be picked up by the Veterans. The value of the items removed was approximately $650.
Yogi Berra World Series rings, MVP plaques stolen
October 9, 2014, 6:30 PM Last updated: Thursday, October 9, 2014, 8:15 PM
By MARINA VILLANEUVE
special to the record
The Record
Several World Series rings and two American League MVP plaques belonging to baseball legend Yogi Berra were stolen from the museum that carries his name in a heist that could be worth near $1 million.
The prized possessions of one of baseball’s greatest catchers were stolen early Wednesday morning when a group of thieves broke into Yogi Berra Stadium in Little Falls to burglarize the museum at Montclair State University that houses some of Berra’s most prized possessions.
No other items appeared to be stolen, said Montclair State Police Department Chief Paul Cell, whose department is leading an investigation now assisted by the county police and the FBI’s unit in Newark.
The plaques could be worth up to $350,000 a piece, according to Keith Vari of Paragon Auctions in Woodbridge. The value of the rings from his playing days might range from $80,000 to $100,000, while those from 1977 to 1978 may be worth $40,000.
The items are so iconic it’s likely impossible someone could pawn them – especially without a letter of authenticity. Still, area pawnshops are aware of the break-in, and Essex County has offered a $15,000 reward – up from $5,000 Wednesday after receiving anonymous donations – for any information about the theft that could lead to an arrest.
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