A statue of one of St. Paul’s most famous sons was stolen from the capital city earlier this month, police say.
The statue of a young F. Scott Fitzgerald, author of high school English class staple “The Great Gatsby” among other works, sat outside 25 Dale St. N., the former site of a school that he attended.
A St. Paul Police Department spokesperson said the statue was reported missing Friday but may have been stolen as early as Feb. 3.
“it’s just a big disappointment for the community and for me as well,” said building owner Ed Conley. “It’s just really became a part of the fabric of the whole story of F. Scott Fitzgerald in St. Paul. He lived just around the corner here.”
Conley said they’re looking through surveillance with the St. Paul Police Department. Surveillance has footage of the street and the building sign, but one part that is missing is right where the statue was.
Police believe someone cut the statue free. Anyone with information about the theft is asked to call 651-291-1111.
Credit: CBS News
