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 Philadelphia Police Department have a picture of  man accused and are currently searching for him.

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Allen Iverson jewellery was stolen at Sofitel, Philadelphia

NBC Philadelphia broke news on Monday that stated Allen Iverson had his backpack snatched, which contained his valuable jewellery. report furr adds that crime happened around 10:30 AM EST (9:00 PM IST) on Monday at Sofitel Hotel at 120. S, 17th Street in Philadelphia. 

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police have so far failed to identify suspect but have been described as a thin man, approximately 6-feet tall and around 20 years of . 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 Philadelphia 76ers in 1996 NBA Draft and spent 12 seasons with 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 .3 jersey retired by 76ers before being inducted to Basketball Hall of Fame in 2016.

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16:41 IST, January 28th 2020