Stolen Mountaineer statue recovered successfully
BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) — A Mountaineer statue that was stolen from Tamarack Marketplace in Beckley was recovered successfully.
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The West Virginia State Police and the on-site security team at Tamarack Marketplace worked together to recover a bronze Mountaineer statue that was stolen on Monday, February 26, 2024. The bronze statue, recovered on Thursday, February 29, 2024, was made by West Virginia artist, Burl Jones, and is a symbol of West Virginia’s history.
We are delighted to announce the safe recovery of the stolen Mountaineer statue. The collaborative efforts between our on-site security team and the West Virginia State Troopers have demonstrated the effectiveness of proactive and cooperative measures in safeguarding our cultural assets.
Tammy Coffman | Executive Director at Tamarack Marketplace
Tamarack Marketplace’s security team and the West Virginia State Police Troop 7 Parkways worked together to launch an investigation into the theft of the statue.
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We commend the dedication and professionalism of the West Virginia State Troopers for their swift and successful efforts in resolving this matter. This collaborative achievement reinforces the importance of community engagement and cooperation in maintaining the security and integrity of our shared cultural treasures. From the very beginning of the investigation, the Troopers assigned made it their mission to bring the Mountaineer Statue back home.
West Virginia State Police, Captain J. S. McCarty of Troop 7
The efforts of the investigation were successful in locating the statue in pristine condition a couple days after it was stolen. Billy Paul Brown, of Pax, was arrested by West Virginia State Police, Troop 7 Troopers, and charged with one count of Grand Larceny.
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