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(53,475 posts) Thu Feb 6, 2014, 08:42 AM Feb 2014

Stolen Stradivarius violin reportedly recovered in good condition

http://www.jsonline.com/news/crime/stolen-stradivarius-violin-reportedly-recovered-in-good-condition-b99199772z1-243934631.html

The 300-year-old Stradivarius violin that was taken in an armed robbery last month was found overnight on Milwaukee's east side and is said to be in good condition, WTMJ-TV reports, citing multiple unnamed sources.

The Milwaukee Police Department and the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra had not confirmed as of 6 a.m. Thursday that the violin was recovered.

During a Wednesday news conference, Milwaukee Police Chief Edward Flynn said there was a "good chance" the violin was still in Milwaukee.

Milwaukee police have arrested three suspects in connection with the theft and have referred the case to the Milwaukee County district attorney's office. Charges could be issued on Thursday.

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