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art-crime.blogspot.com
The report covers the theft of the Lipinski Stradivarius violin from Frank Almond, Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra concertmaster, with a $100,000 reward announced. The instrument, built in 1715 by Antonio Stradivari, has a history of ownership including Giuseppe Tartini and Karol Lipinski, and has been on loan to Almond since 2008.
cbc.ca
CBC News reports that three people have been arrested in connection with the theft of a Lipinski Stradivarius from violinist Frank Almond in Wisconsin; the multi-million dollar instrument remains missing, with a replacement value estimated at $5 million.
bbc.co.uk
The Milwaukee Police say they believe a rare Stradivarius violin valued at $5 million has been recovered after a theft from a symphony concertmaster. Arrests have been made in connection with the case, and investigators are seeking to confirm the instrument’s authenticity. The Lipinski Strad, built in 1715 by Antonio Stradivari, was formerly owned by Karol Lipinski and Giuseppe Tartini.
cnn.com
Three people have been arrested in connection with the theft of a Stradivarius in Milwaukee; the 1715 Stradivarius, made by Antonio Stradivari, remains missing and is valued in the millions. The investigation and a reward of up to $100,000 continue as authorities seek information to recover the instrument.
latimes.com
The Lipinski Stradivarius, a 1715 violin stolen from Frank Almond, Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra concertmaster, was recovered. The instrument, valued at about $5 million, had been stolen during a January robbery in Milwaukee and was on permanent loan to Almond from an anonymous donor.
csmonitor.com
The Lipinski Stradivarius violin, stolen from Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra concertmaster Frank Almond, was recovered in a Milwaukee attic. The instrument, built in 1715 by Antonio Stradivari and valued at about $5 million, was found in a suitcase. Police had earlier arrested three suspects in connection with the theft.
theguardian.com
The Guardian article reports that Milwaukee police confirmed the recovery of the Lipinski Stradivarius, a $5 million Stradivarius violin. The instrument, played by Frank Almond of the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra since 2008, was stolen in January and found in a suitcase in an attic; three suspects were arrested.
torontosun.com
A 300-year-old Stradivarius violin stolen in Milwaukee was recovered by police and returned to its owner. The instrument, known as the Lipinski Stradivarius, was made in 1715 and was on loan to Frank Almond before the theft.
theviolinchannel.com
The Violin Channel reports new high quality images of the 1715 Lipinski Stradivarius, which was stolen in Milwaukee on January 27. A $100,000 reward is offered for information leading to the instrument's safe return. The violin was valued at USD $5 million by Darnton & Hersh Fine Violins in 2012.
today.com
Reuters reports that a 300-year-old Lipinski Stradivarius violin, on loan to Milwaukee-area musician Frank Almond, was recovered in Milwaukee after an armed robbery. The instrument, made in 1715, was found in a suitcase in a south Milwaukee home attic; three suspects were arrested. The violin’s owner is unspecified and the instrument is expected to be returned soon; replacement value cited as about $5 million.
time.com
The article discusses the theft of Frank Almond's 1715 Lipinski Stradivarius from the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra concertmaster and its subsequent recovery. The violin was valued at $3 million to $5 million. The piece notes the arrest connected to the case.
today.com
The Lipinski Stradivarius, a 1715 Stradivari violin stolen during an armed robbery, has been recovered from a Milwaukee house attic and will be inspected by experts before return. Milwaukee police and authorities provided details, including suspects arrested and a $100,000 reward for information leading to the violin's safe return.
nbcnews.com
The piece reports that a 300-year-old Stradivarius known as the Lipinski Stradivarius or the Solomon, Ex-Lambert, valued at $5 million, was recovered and found in an attic in Milwaukee after being stolen from concertmaster Frank Almond during a Jan. 27 performance. Three suspects were arrested, and the instrument was returned to its owner with charges expected to be filed.
duluthnewstribune.com
Frank Almond was the violinist from whom the Lipinski Stradivarius was stolen. The 1715 Lipinski Stradivarius, a Stradivarius violin worth millions, was found in Milwaukee and is in good condition; a suspect raid led to arrests, and a $100,000 reward was offered for information. The instrument is on loan to Almond and was insured with a replacement value of $5 million.
ctvnews.ca
Dinesh Ramde and M.L. Johnson report for the Associated Press that Milwaukee police recovered a 1709 La Pucelle Stradivarius valued at $5 million and arrested three people connected to the heist, which involved a stun gun attack on a concert violinist. The instrument was found hidden in a suitcase in the attic of a man unaware it was there.
irishtimes.com
The 300-year-old Stradivarius violin stolen from the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra’s concertmaster was recovered after being displayed for the media in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The item was involved in an armed robbery in which the thieves incapacitated the owner with a stun gun following a concert.
globalnews.ca
The Associated Press reports that three people were arrested in connection with the theft of a Stradivarius violin valued at $5 million in Milwaukee. The instrument, built in 1715 by Antonio Stradivari, was recovered from a man's attic; the thief had previously stolen a statue from a gallery. Milwaukee Police Chief Ed Flynn described the investigation as involving a local criminal with an interest in art theft.
ndtv.com
The 300-year-old Lipinski Stradivarius violin, stolen from Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra concertmaster Frank Almond, was recovered from a suitcase in a Milwaukee house attic and will be inspected by experts. The violin, made in 1715 and on loan to Almond since 2008, has a fair replacement value of $5 million for insurance purposes.
telegraph.co.uk
The Telegraph reports that a Stradivarius violin built in 1715 by Antonio Stradivari, valued at $5 million, was found hidden in an attic in Milwaukee. Three people were arrested in connection with the heist, which involved the theft from a concert violinist during an armed robbery.
irishexaminer.com
A 1715 Stradivarius violin built by Antonio Stradivari valued at $5 million (€3.6 million) was recovered in Milwaukee after being stolen from a concert violinist. It was found hidden in a suitcase in the attic of a man who did not know the instrument was there; three people were arrested in connection with the case.
cbsnews.com
The Lipinski Strad, a 300-year-old Stradivarius violin valued at about $5 million, was stolen during a January concert in Milwaukee. Frank Almond, the violin’s owner, describes the moment of the theft and its emotional impact, while Milwaukee Police Chief Ed Flynn notes the police pursuit and eventual recovery of the instrument two days later from an attic. Two suspects, Universal Knowledge Allah and Salah Salahadyn, were in custody following the incident.
globalnews.ca
The article reports that Frank Almond, the concertmaster of the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra, said the 300-year-old Stradivarius violin worth $5 million recovered in nine days after being stolen is in good shape aside from some cosmetic issues. The instrument was stolen after Almond finished a Jan. 27 performance and recovered from an attic; two men have been charged in connection with the robbery.