Parker's Stolen Jersey Found
Autographed Michael Jordan Jersey Taken From Spurs Guard's Home
POSTED: Thursday, June 11, 2009
UPDATED: 9:40 am CDT June 12,
2009
SAN ANTONIO -- An autographed collectible jersey belonging to San Antonio Spurs guard Tony Parker has been recovered after being stolen from the NBA All-Star's home, said Bexar County Sheriff's investigators.
Christopher James Carolan, 22, revealed the name of the person who purchased an autographed jersey signed by former NBA superstar Michael Jordan. Carolan allegedly listed the jersey on Craigslist on May 18, according to a sheriff's department news release, and was subsequently recovered. Carolan was previously an employee of a security company contracted to provide services at Parker's home, the release stated.
The theft was reported on May 21 when Parker's manager discovered the jersey missing from an addition to the guard's home. Parker, along with wife and actress Eva Longoria Parker, were in Europe on a vacation, investigators said.
"Even if it's a basketball jersey, you still feel violated," Parker said.
Carolan resigned from his position with Price Security Company on May 21, the day before the jersey was listed online. The suspect was arrested on an unrelated burglary warrant and interviewed, the release stated. He is currently in the Bexar County jail on the unrelated burglary charge on a $20,000 bond. A warrant has been issued for theft in the Parker case and Carolan is awaiting magistration, the release stated.
The jersey was listed on Craigslist for $500 or best offer, but sheriff's investigators said the jersey has a value of $20,000. Carolan eventually sold the jersey for $120, investigator's said.
The jersey was returned to Parker's possession Thursday, sheriff's investigators said.
Update, 4:31 p.m. In a statement to KSAT 12 News, Price Security Company stated: "As we have a zero tolerance policy related to any lack of integrity, any employee who may violate our trust shall be subjected to a vigilant internal investigation and referral to law enforcement such as in this case. Subsequently, our internal investigation and an investigation by the Bexar County Sheriffs' (sic) Department resulted in the recovery and return of the jersey to the rightful owner, as well as filing of the appropriate criminal charges."
Sheriff's investigators said Price officials were cooperative and assisted in identifying Carolan.
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