Published 16:41 IST, January 28th 2020
Allen Iverson MUGGED for over $500K in Philadelphia, police looking for suspect: Reports
Former Philadelphia 76ers star Allen Iverson was robbed for over $500,000 on Monday. The NBA Hall of Famer was mugged in a hotel, police looking for the suspect
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Former NBA star Allen Iverson had his jewellery reported to be worth $500,000 robbed on Monday. Multiple reports suggest that the Philadelphia Police Department have a picture of the man accused and are currently searching for him.
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Allen Iverson jewellery was stolen at Sofitel, Philadelphia
NBC Philadelphia broke the news on Monday that stated Allen Iverson had his backpack snatched, which contained his valuable jewellery. The report further adds that the crime happened around 10:30 AM EST (9:00 PM IST) on Monday at the Sofitel Hotel at 120. S, 17th Street in Philadelphia.
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The police have so far failed to identify the suspect but have been described as a thin man, approximately 6-feet tall and around 20 years of age. He was last seen wearing a dark jacket, red shirt, dark pants and black and white sneakers.
Allen Iverson 76ers and NBA career
Allen Iverson was drafted by the Philadelphia 76ers in the 1996 NBA Draft and spent 12 seasons with the Eastern Conference side in two stints. An 11-time NBA All-Star Allen Iverson retired in 2011. Iverson, 44, registered 24,368 points, 3,394 rebounds and 5,624 assists in his career. He had his No.3 jersey retired by the 76ers before being inducted to the Basketball Hall of Fame in 2016.
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16:41 IST, January 28th 2020