The Joplin Police Department arrests the thief of a statue. 

 JPD received the call from the Joplin Public Library, reporting the theft of their bronze statue in front of their main entrance, May 29th, around 4:00 a.m. The statue is valued at $5,300.  

 A Joplin Police Detective was able to positively identify the man through surveillance video, and 56-year-old Larry Hart, of Joplin, was arrested late last week. 

 He is being charged with Class D Felony theft, with a bond of $25,000 surety plus $10,000 cash.

 The investigation is still active, with detectives asking for your help in locating the stolen statue. If you have any information regarding this incident, please contact Joplin Police Detective John Watkins at 417-623-3131 x1603.