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Elton John’s Stolen Heart-Shaped Glasses Recovered

Elton John’s heart shaped glasses have been recovered after they were stolen from the Memphis Rock ‘n’ Soul Museum.

Man Arrested For Stealing Elton John’s Glasses

The classic glasses were on display as part of the museum’s “60 Years of Rock ‘n’ Roll” exhibit, and were reported missing on April 21. According to the museum, a thief tampered with the lock on the case containing the priceless glasses, which were on loan from a private owner.

Memphis Rock ‘n’ Soul Museum

Police were quickly able to identify the thief as Matthew Colvin, 26, a museum visitor whose fingerprints were found at the scene. According to authorities, Colvin returned the glasses and red glasses sleeve and was arrested in Mississippi, where he is currently being held without bail.

“We are grateful to the Memphis Police Department for their swift action, hard work, and expertise in securing the return of the stolen item,” said Rock ‘n’ Soul Museum Executive Director John Doyle.

The glasses have been returned to the museum and are back on display.

Olivia Truffaut-Wong

Olivia Truffaut-Wong was born and raised in Berkeley, California, where she developed her love of all things entertainment. After moving to New York City to earn her degree in Film Studies, she stayed on the East Coast to follow her passion and become an entertainment writer. She lives on a diet of television, movies and food.

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