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(CNN) - A backpack containing US $ 500,000 in jewelry and that allegedly belonged to former NBA star Allen Iverson was stolen from a hotel in Philadelphia. Then it was recovered and returned.
The backpack was stolen in the lobby of the Sofitel Hotel in Philadelphia on the morning of Monday, city police said.
A 21-year-old man later turned himself in to the authorities, and the jewels were returned, agent Miguel Torres confirmed to CNN.
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A Philadelphia police spokesman said the department did not identify the victim in this case; In general, it does not name victims for privacy reasons and for their protection. But an Iverson representative tweeted that the jewels stolen from the former basketball player had been safely returned.
"Allen thanks the Police Department and the people of Philadelphia for their support in this matter," said Moore Management and Entertainment's statement. Iverson retweeted it on his own account.
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Iverson was first selected in the 1996 draft by the Philadelphia 76ers, where he played most of his career. The 11-time NBA All-Star is a city legend: he led the franchise to the NBA finals and his number, 3, was removed by the team in 2014.
With reports by Mirna Alsharif of CNN and Wayne Sterling.
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