UPDATE: Yogi Berra's World Series Rings, MVP Plaques Stolen From Montclair Museum

Montclair Police Chief Paul M. Cell stated to Patch this afternoon that Police have identified the irreplaceable memorabilia stolen from the Yogi Berra Museum in Montclair on Wednesday morning. To read the original story on this burglary, click here.

“Several of Yogi Berra’s World Series rings, along with two MVP plaques, were stolen during the burglary on October 8,” Chief Cell stated. “No other items appear to be stolen at this time. We will continue to provide updates as the investigation develops.”

The statement was released by Suzanne Bronski, Director, Media Relations at Montclair University. The burglars may have gained entry to the Museum through Yogi Berra Stadium, which is connected to the Museum on the Montclair University campus.

When the story broke yesterday, Patch reported that the Yogi Berra Museum, an iconic tourist destination for sports fans, houses irreplaceable memorabilia - including a recent exhibit of love letters Berra wrote to his wife over the course of 65 years. Essex County Police are offering a $5,000 cash reward for information leading to an arrest.

The museum opened it’s doors in 1998 to honor the sports hero who played catcher for the New York Yankees from the 1940s to the 1960s. Berra also led the Bronx Bombers to 10 world series, winning 14 American League pennants.

The museum has been asked by authorities not to release a statement at this time, however representatives from the museum stated that museum personnel are cooperating with authorities.

This story will be updated as more information becomes available.

Image courtesy of the Yogi Berra Museum Facebook page.