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Artists ‘absolutely heartbroken’ after $60,000 bike-riding bear statue stolen from Melbourne laneway

Artists ‘absolutely heartbroken’ after $60,000 bike-riding bear statue stolen from Melbourne laneway



Police allege three offenders used a crane to lift Sparkly Bear on to a truck in Sydney Road, Brunswick, before fleeing the sceneFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe artists behind a beloved lifesize bear statue stolen from Melbourne’s inner north say they are “absolutely heartbroken” that it has been “taken … in such a violent way”.The brass statue, valued by police at $60,000, depicts a glasses-wearing bear in a suit and tie, riding a tandem bike with a guitar. Continue reading…



Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2024/sep/19/sparkly-bear-statue-stolen-theft-sydney-road-melbourne-ntwnfb

Author : Sharlotte Thou

Publish date : 2024-09-19 03:12:10

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