Abraham Lincoln’s bronze hat statue in Waterfront Park, Louisville, Kentucky, along the Ohio River, is missing.
bronze top hat from a sculpture of Abraham Lincoln was stolen
Abraham Lincoln’s bronze hat was stolen
The Associated Press reports that the bronze top hat from a statue of Abraham Lincoln by the Ohio River in Louisville, Kentucky, is missing at the moment. Sculptor Ed Hamilton posted about the theft on his Facebook, saying that he couldn’t believe someone would have the nerve to take the copper hat off of its base.
The 12-foot figure of Lincoln, which was dedicated in 2009, shows the former president sitting on a rock with his back to the Ohio River and his missing top hat resting on a rock next to him.
Park officials are looking at video recordings to see if they can find any suspicious behavior. Hamilton told the Courier-Journal that he is still hoping that the stolen hat will be returned.
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The Metro Louisville Police have made an online report and are asking anyone with information to call an anonymous tip line.
This incident has sparked community concern and a call for information to aid in the recovery of the valuable artifact. The public’s knowledge and cooperation are very important for helping police get the hat back where it belongs.
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