Hopefully, the FBI will be given the consignor's name and they can go back down the chain and possibly locate the original thief. Rob did the exact right thing in pulling the item from the auction. The next step should involve more than just returning the lot to the consignor. It would also be nice if institutions like the HOF made a public announcement when they discover that items have been stolen. That would make it a lot easier for collectors to recognize stolen items and alert the proper authorities.
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