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Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881

The Daily Northwestern

Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881

The Daily Northwestern


Three arrested in theft of Stradivarius violin from Bienen lecturer

February 5, 2014

Three suspects have been arrested in connection with the theft of a Stradivarius violin, taken from Bienen lecturer Frank Almond in Milwaukee last week, investigators announced Wednesday. The nearly 300-year-old...

A 300-year-old Stradivarius violin on loan to Bienen lecturer Frank Almond was stolen Monday night after he performed at Wisconsin Lutheran College in Milwaukee. The violin could be worth seven figures, according to Milwaukee Police Chief Edward Flynn.

Bienen lecturer doing well after attack, hopes to find stolen 300-year-old violin

January 30, 2014

Bienen lecturer Frank Almond is recovering well but remains “heartbroken” following the theft of a nearly 300-year-old Stradivarius violin in Milwaukee on Monday night, University spokesman Al Cubbage...

Bienen lecturer’s nearly 300-year-old violin stolen in Milwaukee

January 30, 2014

A nearly 300-year-old Stradivarius violin was stolen from a Bienen lecturer on Monday after he performed at a concert in Milwaukee. Frank Almond was walking to his car after he performed with the...

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