Saturday, November 6, 2010

Sometime between 6:30 p.m. on Sunday, October 31st and 5:25 a.m. on Monday, November 1, the Kansas Sports Hall of Fame located at the Wichita Boathouse was burglarized.

The burglars gained access to the Kansas Sports Hall of Fame through unknown means. After gaining entry, the burglars stole an exact replica of the America's Cup Trophy valued at $50,000.

Also stolen were two autographed Gayle Sayers footballs, electronics and some other miscellaneous items. Total loss is valued at $52,780.

If you have information about the burglary or any felony crime, call Crime Stoppers at 316-267-2111. You can also submit a tip online by going to our web channel at KAKE.com and click on KAKE Cares. Or you can use your mobile phone and text TIP-217, then your message, to C-R-I-M-E-S.

All ways are secure and anonymous. If your tip leads to an arrest you may be eligible for a cash reward up to $1000 and Crime Stoppers will never ask your name. Crime Stoppers of Wichita/Sedgwick County is a non-profit organization of Citizens Against Crime.